In 2023, the United States led global scientific publications in Library and Information Sciences, significantly outpacing other countries despite a 4.25% decrease from the previous year. India and China showed robust growth at 27.98% and 18.91%, respectively, underscoring their rising influence. Other notable increases were seen in Indonesia with a striking 41.17% and Vietnam at 78.94%. Meanwhile, France and Canada saw slight declines. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years shows Indonesia, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia as strong emerging contributors.
Trends to watch include increasing contributions from Asian countries, indicating a shift in research focus and capacity-building in these regions. Further, as digital transformation continues globally, expect collaborative efforts across nations, boosting the collective volume of scientific publications in Library and Information Sciences.
Top countries in Total Number of Scientific Publications in Library and Information Sciences by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 1,080 | 2023 | -5.91% | -4.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 897.63 | 2023 | +20.39% | +27.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 China | 411.6 | 2023 | +4.01% | +18.91% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 320.95 | 2023 | +1.31% | +1.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 209.16 | 2023 | -0.76% | +0.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Brazil | 203.65 | 2023 | +14.7% | +9.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 162.75 | 2023 | +0.11% | +1.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 161.52 | 2023 | +0.16% | -0.9% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Indonesia | 152.61 | 2023 | +43.02% | +41.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 115.86 | 2023 | +3.62% | +4.18% | View data |
