The global landscape for top-cited scientific publications in drug discovery reveals China's dominant share (33.66%), significantly ahead of the United States (11.1%), and a strong presence from Italy (6.14%), Egypt (5.09%), and India (5.04%). Notable increases include Ukraine's remarkable 100.88% growth and Saudi Arabia's 36.69%. Trends over recent years underscore China's continuing ascendancy and growth in Eastern European and Middle Eastern countries, contrasting with declining shares in traditional research powerhouses like the US and Japan.
Future trends to watch include the potential rise of countries like Vietnam and Kazakhstan, with high year-on-year growth rates, hinting at increasing contributions to drug discovery research. The sustained innovation and publication output from emerging markets could reshape the global research landscape, balanced with potential policy shifts and investment in research infrastructure.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Drug Discovery Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 33.66 | 2023 | +5.61% | +6.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 11.1 | 2023 | -2.04% | -4.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 6.14 | 2023 | +2.97% | +4.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Egypt | 5.09 | 2023 | +14.14% | +20.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 India | 5.04 | 2023 | +1.97% | +1.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Saudi Arabia | 4.56 | 2023 | +28.57% | +36.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 3.69 | 2023 | +15.19% | +5.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 3.18 | 2023 | +4.02% | +0.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 2.54 | 2023 | -2.07% | -2.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ukraine | 2.26 | 2023 | +36.19% | +100.88% | View data |
