In 2023, the total number of 10% top-cited scientific publications in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Germany stood at 91.17. From the forecasted data, an upward trend is evident over the next five years, with values rising from 93.75 in 2024 to 104.83 in 2028. The year-on-year variation from 2024 onward suggests growth rates of 2.97% between 2024 and 2025, 2.88% from 2025 to 2026, and 2.78% from 2026 to 2027. The forecast CAGR over the five-year period is approximately 2.84%.
Future trends to watch for include shifts in research focus areas, potential increases in publication collaborations at the international level, and adaptation to global health challenges, which may enhance the impact and citation of publications further.