The total number of scientific publications in Ophthalmology in Finland has shown notable fluctuations over the past several years. From 2013 to 2023, the number displayed a series of increases and decreases, standing at 28.72 units in 2023. Year-on-year variations have ranged from significant increases, such as 32.17% in 2013 and 35.04% in 2018, to notable declines, such as 20.1% in 2015 and 17.9% in 2020. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years stood at -0.7%, indicating slight contractions overall.
Key variations and trends:
- 2013: 32.17% increase, 1.02% CAGR
- 2014: 30.79% increase, 14.6% CAGR
- 2015: -20.1% decrease
- 2016: -9.49% decrease
- 2017: -10.89% decrease
- 2018: 35.04% increase
- 2019: -9.65% decrease
- 2020: -17.9% decrease
- 2021: 7.8% increase
- 2022: 14.34% increase
- 2023: 5.6% increase
Looking ahead, the forecast indicates a gradual upward trend from 2024 to 2028, with an expected 5-year CAGR of 1.34% and overall growth of 6.89% over five years. During this period, the number of publications is predicted to continuously rise, reaching 31.24 units in 2028. This gentle upward trajectory suggests a stable yet modest increase in scientific output in Ophthalmology in Finland.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Emerging research areas within Ophthalmology
- International collaborations and their impact on publication volumes
- Government and institutional funding for ophthalmic research
- Technological advancements and their influence on research productivity
