The total number of scientific publications in Biomedical Engineering in Saudi Arabia has shown a general upward trend from 2013 to 2023. Starting with a value of 23.23 in 2013, it rose to 45.15 publications by 2023. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2014 with a 51.81% rise, while 2020 saw a substantial 26.83% growth. However, the trend is not entirely consistent, with some declines such as a -12.92% drop in 2015 and a -6.13% reduction in 2022.
Over the last two years, there was a -6.13% year-on-year variation from 2021 to 2022 and a 3.33% increase from 2022 to 2023. The five-year CAGR up to 2023 has been 6.63%, indicating steady growth in scientific publications. Future forecasts from 2024 onwards continue this growth trajectory with the total number of publications expected to reach 51.04 by 2028, translating to a forecast 5-year CAGR of 1.88% and an overall growth rate of 9.77%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Technological advancements and increased funding driving research outputs.
- Collaborations with international research institutions enhancing publication quality and quantity.
- Continued emphasis on healthcare innovation and medical advancements in Saudi Arabia.
- Government policies and initiatives aimed at fostering research and development in the biomedical engineering field.
