Global Total Number of Scientific Publications in Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment Share by Country (Units (Publications))

In 2023, China represented 35.22% of global scientific publications in renewable energy, sustainability, and environment, highlighting its leadership in this area with a 14.48% year-on-year growth. India followed with a 9.15% share, reflecting a significant 10.33% increase. The United States experienced a decline of 5.23%, standing at 6.5%. Notable surges were seen in Poland with a remarkable 43.24% increase and Saudi Arabia with 22.41%, signalling expanding contributions. European countries like Germany, the UK, and Spain maintained steady growth.

Future trends to watch include the continued rise of Asian countries like China and India in publication numbers, driven by governmental and institutional prioritization of sustainability research. Forecasts indicate rapid growth in Middle Eastern and Eastern European countries as they increasingly invest in sustainable technologies and academic advancements.