In 2023, China surpassed other nations with a remarkable growth rate of 11.43% in highly cited biotechnology publications, maintaining a dominant position globally. Despite a contraction in the United States (-5.69%) and Japan (-19.52%), emerging markets like Vietnam (27.64%), Romania (57.57%), and Kazakhstan (70.17%) witnessed substantial gains. Traditional powerhouses such as Germany and France saw decreases, at -5.76% and -8.05%, respectively, highlighting a shift towards geographically diverse innovation hubs.
Future trends to watch include continued growth in Asian markets and increased contributions from historically underrepresented regions, driven by collaborative global research initiatives and expanding governmental support.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Biotechnology by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 626.47 | 2023 | +11.01% | +11.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 147.66 | 2023 | -5.43% | -5.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 59.67 | 2023 | +2.15% | +3.85% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 43.64 | 2023 | +0.44% | -3.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 36.13 | 2023 | +2.22% | -0.96% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 31.62 | 2023 | -5.54% | -5.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 28.92 | 2023 | +0.3% | +2.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 25.63 | 2023 | +3.83% | -1.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 21.88 | 2023 | +0.28% | -2.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 20.51 | 2023 | +1.98% | -0.69% | View data |
