In 2023, France had a 12.36% share of scientific publications among the world’s top 10% cited in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. Over the years 2024 to 2028, forecasts indicate a gradual decline in this share: starting at 11.1% in 2024, down to 10.06% by 2028. The year-on-year variations suggest a consistent decrease of around 2.3% each year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) also reflects a contraction of approximately 2.5% over these five years.

Future trends to watch for:

Impact of increased research funding and policy support on reversing the declining trend.
France’s strategic collaborations globally to boost publication quality and citations.
Technological innovations possibly leading to breakthroughs in biotechnology publication influence.