In 2024, Egypt, Switzerland, and Singapore lead in the global share of top-cited ecology publications, reflecting a shift towards diverse geographic contributors. The U.S., historically dominant, now ranks lower, indicating increased research excellence across other nations. Over the past five years, variations in rankings highlight dynamic changes in research focus and output globally.
Future trends to watch include:
• The rise of developing countries, particularly in Asia and the Middle East, in scientific influence.
• Potential shifts in ecological research priorities in response to global climate change.
• Collaborative international efforts likely impacting publication shares as global interdependence in research grows.
Top countries in Share of Scientific Publications Among the World's 10% Top-Cited Publications in Ecology by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Egypt | 21.98 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Switzerland | 20.77 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Singapore | 20.4 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 20.24 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 19.94 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Saudi Arabia | 19.11 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 18.6 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 18.12 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 18 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 17.58 | 2023 | View data |
