The United States leads the global landscape in top-cited infectious diseases publications as of 2024, despite a marginal decline. China shows significant growth, with a 21.72% increase reflecting its accelerating research quality. Notably, Italy and Poland experienced rapid growth, and the UAE registered the highest increase. In contrast, South Africa and Iceland saw declines. Over five years, emerging countries like Russia and Saudi Arabia are closing the gap, indicating a shift in the scientific research landscape. The CAGR reflects China, Italy, and Poland's upward trajectory.
Future trends to watch include sustained growth in research outputs from China, Italy, and India, potentially driven by proactive research investments. The UAE may continue its ambitious research expansion. There is potential for increasing global collaboration, resulting in broader geographic diversity and innovation in infectious disease research.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Infectious Diseases by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 376.56 | 2023 | +3.13% | -0.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 291.39 | 2023 | +12.73% | +21.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 155.88 | 2023 | +19.97% | +32.97% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 96.84 | 2023 | +3.18% | +0.9% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 62.9 | 2023 | +13.87% | +16.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 62.86 | 2023 | +3.36% | +7.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 India | 57.98 | 2023 | +10.4% | +11.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 57.18 | 2023 | +0.17% | +2.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 48.83 | 2023 | +6.72% | +1.03% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Brazil | 44.27 | 2023 | +7.68% | +5.13% | View data |
