Global Share of Scientific Publications Among the World's 10% Top-Cited Publications in Automotive Engineering by Country

The 2024 data on the global share of scientific publications within the world's top 10% most-cited in automotive engineering indicates an interesting landscape. Malta leads significantly, with a global share of over 70%, followed by Saudi Arabia and Luxembourg. Notably, traditional powerhouses like the United States, Germany, and China, though present, have lower representation in this niche area. Over the past years, these figures reveal that smaller or emerging countries' focus on specific research could be yielding high-impact results. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years shows varying trajectories with some nations rapidly increasing their share in high-impact research.

Future trends to watch include potential shifts as larger countries amend strategies to enhance their share in top-cited publications. Growing collaborations, international partnerships, and increased funding in automotive engineering research could realign some countries' standings. Additionally, emerging technologies and sustainable transport solutions could significantly influence which countries dominate this niche field.

Countries are likely to intensify research in technological advancements such as electric vehicles, smart transport systems, and autonomous driving, potentially altering the current dynamics of research impact in the automotive sector.