The United States maintains its leading position in global ophthalmology publications with a 19.93% share, despite witnessing a modest increase of 1.61% year-on-year. China follows closely at 16.54%, showing significant growth with a 4.41% increase. India ranks third with notable year-on-year growth of 12.63%, indicating its rising influence in ophthalmological research. Other notable contributors include Japan, South Korea, and Russia, with contrasting trends; Japan shows a decline of 4.8%, while Russia demonstrates remarkable growth of 19.38%. European countries like Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom also play significant roles but show mixed year-on-year variations.
Emerging markets such as Saudi Arabia (13.38%), Egypt (15.61%), Vietnam (26.24%), and Colombia (24.68%) are experiencing rapid growth, highlighting their increasing contribution to global ophthalmology research. Conversely, countries like Ukraine, Croatia, Bulgaria, and Iceland show negative growth, signaling potential challenges in sustaining their research output.
Future trends to watch include the continued rise of emerging markets and their growing share of publications. Additionally, technological advancements and increased international collaboration may shift the dynamics of ophthalmology research contributions across different regions, potentially altering the current publication landscape.
Top countries in Total Number of Scientific Publications in Ophthalmology Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 19.93 | 2023 | +1.94% | +1.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 16.54 | 2023 | +2.39% | +4.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 10.51 | 2023 | +11.56% | +12.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 5.04 | 2023 | -0.65% | -4.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 4.74 | 2023 | +6.33% | +4.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Russia | 4.54 | 2023 | +16.14% | +19.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 4.48 | 2023 | +0.91% | +3.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 3.89 | 2023 | +3.25% | +7.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 3.72 | 2023 | +0.35% | -1.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 2.77 | 2023 | +3.47% | +5.99% | View data |
