The United States leads significantly in the share of top-cited scientific publications in developmental and educational psychology, holding 41.7%. The United Kingdom and Germany follow, with 12.01% and 6.35%, respectively. Noteworthy increases are seen in China, India, and Saudi Arabia, demonstrating substantial improvements in their research impact. Conversely, countries like Belgium, Sweden, and Israel experienced declines. The strong growth in China (22.15%) and India (130.85%) may indicate shifting research dynamics to emerging markets.
Future trends to watch include the continued increase of high-impact research outputs from Asian countries, reflecting potential shifts in global research leadership. As well, traditional powerhouses like the United States and Europe may increase collaborative efforts to maintain their dominant positions in the field.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Developmental and Educational Psychology Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 41.7 | 2023 | +1.49% | +1.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 12.01 | 2023 | +6.88% | +6.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 6.35 | 2023 | +8.81% | +13.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Australia | 5.65 | 2023 | +4.96% | +6.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 4.66 | 2023 | +2.73% | +1.01% | View data |
| 6 | 6 China | 3.98 | 2023 | +10.26% | +22.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3.82 | 2023 | +0.41% | +1.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 3.6 | 2023 | +13.76% | +15.52% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2.46 | 2023 | +24.23% | +8.64% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 1.36 | 2023 | +7.91% | -0.53% | View data |
