The number of scientific publications in Immunology and Microbiology in Saudi Arabia has shown significant growth over the past decade. In 2013, the number of publications stood at 779, growing substantially to reach 1,950 publications in 2023. This represents a year-on-year variation of 4.95% from the previous year and demonstrates a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 18.01% over the last five years.
Key year-on-year variations within this period include a substantial growth of 43.89% in 2020 and 39.15% in 2021. Such increases indicate a renewed focus and investment in research within these fields. Though growth rates moderated between 2022 and 2023, the trend remained positive.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The forecasted CAGR for the next five years stands at 3.24%, indicating more moderate but steady growth.
- By 2028, it is anticipated that the number of publications will reach 2,400, representing a 17.29% overall growth from 2023.
- Factors such as increased funding, enhanced international collaborations, and advancements in research infrastructure could further drive this growth.
