In 2023, Iceland led with the highest international collaboration rate in computer science, followed by Luxembourg and Singapore. The United States and China, despite being major contributors to scientific publications, exhibited a lower percentage of international collaboration. This reflects a pattern where smaller, often European, countries have higher collaboration rates compared to larger, more self-sufficient nations. The data suggests a stabilizing trend by 2024 in these patterns, aligning with global research dynamics influenced by geopolitical relations and funding access.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential growth in collaboration in Asia-Pacific as nations like China and India increase their research integration.
- Investment and funding shifts to potentially boost collaboration in emerging markets.
- Impact of digital communication technologies on facilitating cross-border academic partnerships.
Top countries in Share of Scientific Publications Involving International Collaboration in Computer Science Applications by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 57.06 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Luxembourg | 56.19 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Singapore | 53.03 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Saudi Arabia | 51.55 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Australia | 47.4 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 46.15 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 44.97 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 44.28 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 43.88 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Kazakhstan | 43.39 | 2023 | View data |
