Global Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Nursing by Country

The United States leads in top-cited nursing publications, followed by China, which shows the fastest growth with a 26.85% increase. Italy and Spain also display strong positive growth trends, contrasting with the slight decline seen in the United Kingdom. Notable growth rates are evident in Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates, highlighting a rising emphasis on nursing research. Eastern European countries like Hungary and Russia also demonstrate significant year-on-year increases, suggesting growing research capabilities.

Looking ahead, expect increased contributions from developing and underrepresented regions, as they gain more access to research resources and collaborations proliferate. Technological advancements and global health challenges might further drive growth and diversification in nursing research outputs.