The total number of scientific publications in urology in Argentina has shown significant variation over the last decade. In 2013, there were 16.36 publications, which decreased by 19.64% in 2014. Between 2015 to 2016, the publication numbers experienced a minor fluctuation but then surged by 27.67% in 2018. The year 2019 saw a steep decline of 38.42%, but this was followed by a remarkable recovery in 2020 with a 121.49% increase. Since then, the growth has continued through 2021 and 2022, culminating in 41.87 publications in 2023. Over the last two years, the publications increased by 10.19% yearly on average, while the CAGR over the last five years was 13.16%.
Looking ahead, the forecast for the next five years indicates a continued upward trend, with an average annual growth rate of 3.06%, leading to a total increase of 16.27% by 2028. Key trends to watch will include the impact of new research funding, technological advancements in urology, and international collaborations that could further boost publication rates.
