The United States leads in producing top-cited scientific publications in psychiatry and mental health, though its share decreased slightly by 0.21% in 2023. China remarkably increased its share by 26.91%, marking it as a strong contender in the field. Italy and India also made significant strides with growth rates of 22.88% and 22.13% respectively. Notably, Malaysia and Croatia showed exponential growth rates of 83.93% and 81.43%, albeit from a smaller base. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia maintained growth, while Finland and Belgium experienced slight declines.
Future trends to watch include the continuous surge of Asian countries like China, Malaysia, and India, which may reshape the global research landscape. Emerging contributors like Saudi Arabia and Brazil are also expected to make significant impacts due to their rapidly increasing publication counts. Attention should also be given to Eastern European countries, as some, like Ukraine and Kazakhstan, show growing contributions, potentially diversifying global research dynamics in mental health.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Psychiatry and Mental Health by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 641.97 | 2023 | +0.11% | -0.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 268.14 | 2023 | +16.64% | +26.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 234.19 | 2023 | +2.81% | +3.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 127.9 | 2023 | +5.6% | +22.88% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Australia | 112.3 | 2023 | +1.31% | +1.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 105.47 | 2023 | +5.79% | +3.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 93.46 | 2023 | +1.87% | +2.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 71.25 | 2023 | +0.22% | +2.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 57.34 | 2023 | +10.3% | +10.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 India | 35.37 | 2023 | +17.62% | +22.13% | View data |
