The global landscape of scientific publications in waste management and disposal is dominated by China, contributing 41.93% of total publications in 2023, displaying a significant year-on-year growth of 21.24%. India (8.14%) and the United States (8.02%) also maintain substantial shares, with India displaying a robust increase of 17.03% over the same period. Emerging markets like Egypt and Saudi Arabia exhibit noteworthy growths of 25.39% and 32.95% respectively, indicating increasing engagement in waste management research. The majority of European countries show moderate growth, with Eastern European regions slightly lagging behind.
Future trends to watch include the continued expansion of research contributions from developing nations, spurred by growing environmental challenges and investment in scientific advancements. The Asia-Pacific area's influence is expected to rise further, driven by increasing focus and investments in sustainable waste management solutions.
Top countries in Total Number of Scientific Publications in Waste Management and Disposal Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 41.93 | 2023 | +13.81% | +21.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 8.14 | 2023 | +13.47% | +17.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 8.02 | 2023 | +6.28% | +4.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Brazil | 5.32 | 2023 | +8.71% | +9.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 2.85 | 2023 | +3.97% | +3.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 2.7 | 2023 | +4.74% | +3.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 2.64 | 2023 | +7.19% | +10.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 2.29 | 2023 | +5.46% | +6.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Japan | 1.87 | 2023 | +3.17% | +5.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 1.8 | 2023 | +7.47% | +3.16% | View data |
