The global landscape of scientific publications in Complementary and Alternative Medicine as of 2023 shows China leading significantly with exponential growth at 18.37%, followed by India with a robust surge of 23.21%. Notably, the United States experienced a slight decline of 3.85%, highlighting differing trends among top contributors. Africa through Egypt is gaining traction, displaying a promising 13.55% increase. Conversely, European countries showed mixed results with Spain witnessing a sharp decline of 18.82%, contrasting with positive growth in Portugal and Belgium. Emerging markets in South East Asia, particularly Indonesia, display dynamic growth, signaling shifting global priorities in research focus.
Looking ahead, expect continued growth in Asia with China and India reinforcing their positions as leaders in this field, propelled by governmental policy emphasis and increasing global acceptance of traditional medicine. Increased international collaborations may further boost publication numbers in underrepresented countries, diversifying research landscapes. Monitoring policy changes and funding allocations worldwide will be key to understanding future trajectories in this scientific domain.
Top countries in Total Number of Scientific Publications in Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 3,300 | 2023 | +13.18% | +18.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 587.55 | 2023 | +14.12% | +23.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 389.56 | 2023 | -3.76% | -3.85% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Brazil | 139.38 | 2023 | +0.72% | +6.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 76.82 | 2023 | -7.43% | -1.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Malaysia | 73.29 | 2023 | +5.49% | +3.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Japan | 67.6 | 2023 | +0.31% | -3.91% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Indonesia | 66.98 | 2023 | +18.27% | +37.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Thailand | 62.97 | 2023 | +3.07% | +8.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 55 | 2023 | +0.14% | -2.06% | View data |
