The data reveals a significant shift in the global landscape of top-cited scientific publications in aerospace engineering. In 2023, China overtook the United States with the highest share at 31.61%, marking a 7.1% increase. The US experienced a 2.2% decline, dropping to 30.45%. Other notable growth included India with a 7.25% rise and Russia with a significant 8.32% increase. Meanwhile, countries like Japan and Australia saw declines of 5.8% and 5.57%, respectively. Among smaller nations, Romania and Kazakhstan showed remarkable gains of 44.95% and 91.54%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include continued growth in Asian countries like Vietnam and Malaysia, with Vietnam surging by 11.32%. Notably, smaller nations like Malta and Chile are emerging with rapid percentage increases, reflecting their potential as rising contributors to aerospace research. As global dynamics shift, monitoring these emerging regions will be crucial for understanding future leadership in aerospace engineering research.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Aerospace Engineering Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 31.61 | 2023 | +13.5% | +7.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 30.45 | 2023 | +0.01% | -2.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 4.5 | 2023 | +6.27% | +7.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 4 | 2023 | +0.17% | -1.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 3.8 | 2023 | +3.17% | +1.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 3.33 | 2023 | +0.36% | +4.09% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 2.32 | 2023 | +2.97% | +0.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Russia | 1.87 | 2023 | +9.26% | +8.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 1.85 | 2023 | +0.66% | -0.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 South Korea | 1.57 | 2023 | +0.28% | -3.09% | View data |
