The United States maintained its lead in 2023, holding 31.98% of top-cited publications in immunology and microbiology. China followed closely with significant growth, recording a 14.03% increase, now at 29.83%. While Germany and France saw moderate increases, India displayed strong growth at 15.71%. Emerging contributors like Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Vietnam demonstrated remarkable growth, with Saudi Arabia surging by 34.45% and Indonesia showing an impressive 54.33% increase. Despite a few countries experiencing slight declines, the landscape saw a general positive trend towards increased contributions globally.
Looking forward, expect China to possibly surpass the United States if current trends continue. The rise of countries like Saudi Arabia and Indonesia is set to diversify the top contributors significantly. Continuous investments and collaborations in immunology and microbiology research are likely to further shift the dynamics in this field, with smaller nations potentially becoming larger players in scientific publications.
Top countries in Number of Scientific Publications Among the World's 10% Top-Cited Publications in Immunology and Microbiology Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 31.98 | 2023 | +1.15% | +0.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 29.83 | 2023 | +10.8% | +14.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 6.26 | 2023 | +0.81% | +2.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 India | 4.27 | 2023 | +5.11% | +15.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 3.65 | 2023 | +0.077% | +2.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 2.67 | 2023 | +0.39% | +1.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 2.37 | 2023 | +0.11% | -1.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 2.29 | 2023 | -0.31% | -0.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 2.04 | 2023 | +6.33% | +0.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1.34 | 2023 | +4.84% | +1.84% | View data |
