The United States and China prominently lead in top-cited publications in immunology and microbiology, holding shares of 24.89% and 23.22%, respectively. The United Kingdom, Italy, and Germany follow with significantly lower shares. Rapid growth is seen in emerging markets, notably India with a 15.71% increase and Egypt with a remarkable 44.41% leap. Southeast Asian countries like Thailand (25.1%) and Indonesia (54.33%) exhibit significant upward momentum, driven by increasing investments in research and development.
Future trends to watch include China's potential overtaking of the U.S. with its accelerated growth, and the emergence of developing countries as new hubs of scientific inquiry due to enhanced research capacities and collaboration networks.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Immunology and Microbiology Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 24.89 | 2023 | +1.15% | +0.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 23.22 | 2023 | +10.8% | +14.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 5.53 | 2023 | +1.65% | +3.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5.1 | 2023 | +9.33% | +17.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 4.87 | 2023 | +0.81% | +2.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 India | 3.33 | 2023 | +5.11% | +15.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 2.84 | 2023 | +0.077% | +2.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 2.37 | 2023 | +2.24% | +2.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 2.08 | 2023 | +0.39% | +1.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 1.93 | 2023 | +2.43% | +4.07% | View data |
