In 2023, the share of scientific publications involving international collaboration in biotechnology in Sweden stood at 53.53%. The dataset reveals fluctuating trends from 2013 to 2022, with notable highs in 2017 and 2019 at 55.43% and 55.39%, respectively. The period from 2013 to 2023 shows an overall upward trend, despite some oscillations. The most recent two years depict moderate growth, moving from 52.91% in 2022 to 53.53% in 2023, reflecting a 1.17% annual increase. The forecast for the following years (2024-2028) suggests a steady rise, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.67% and a total growth rate of 3.41% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of global geopolitical stability on international collaboration, the influence of technological advancements on research methods, and increased funding opportunities for international projects which could further drive collaboration rates upwards. The role of significant global health issues and innovation in sectors like synthetic biology might also alter collaboration dynamics.
