The global landscape of top-cited scientific publications in computer science is dominated by China and the United States, the former surpassing the latter with a share of 28.8% compared to 26.68%. India, Germany, and the United Kingdom follow but with significantly smaller shares. Noteworthy growth can be seen in countries like Saudi Arabia and Vietnam, both showing substantial year-on-year increases, while some European countries like Belgium and Hungary show declines. Over the past five years, there has been a particular increase in contributions from emerging economies such as India and South Korea.
Future trends to watch include the continued rise of China and India as powerhouses in computer science research. Emerging markets, particularly those in Asia and the Middle East, are likely to gain greater influence given current growth trajectories. Expect increased competition as nations invest more in scientific research to enhance their global standing in technology and innovation.
Top countries in Number of Scientific Publications Among the World's 10% Top-Cited Publications in Computer Science Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 28.8 | 2023 | +9.38% | +12.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 26.68 | 2023 | +5.23% | +3.08% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 7.25 | 2023 | +8.94% | +9.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 4.84 | 2023 | +3.99% | +1.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 4.79 | 2023 | +0.5% | -0.069% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 2.9 | 2023 | +3.53% | +5.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 2.6 | 2023 | +5.27% | +10% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 2.49 | 2023 | +0.59% | +2.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 2.43 | 2023 | +1.94% | -0.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 1.99 | 2023 | +2.36% | -0.85% | View data |
