In 2023, China led the world in the number of top-cited scientific publications in cell biology, showing a substantial year-on-year increase of 10.76%. In contrast, the United States experienced a slight decline of 0.5%, although it still ranked second. India demonstrated impressive growth with a 42.29% increase, positioning it alongside Germany in third place. Meanwhile, declines were observed in several European countries, including the United Kingdom and France. Notably, emerging contributors included Brazil and Egypt with strong double-digit growth, while smaller countries like Luxembourg and Lithuania showed remarkable percentage increases despite their lower total values.
Future trends suggest emerging markets like India and Brazil will continue their upward trajectory, driven by increased investment in scientific research. Continued growth from China might shift power dynamics in global scientific influence, possibly encouraging collaborative initiatives. Monitoring the fluctuation in publication outputs of traditionally dominant countries like the United States and Japan may also offer insights into potential strategic shifts in their research priorities or methodologies.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Cell Biology by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 545.27 | 2023 | -1.91% | +10.76% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 411.39 | 2023 | -2.65% | -0.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 75.26 | 2023 | -1.01% | +1.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 India | 75.11 | 2023 | +31.94% | +42.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 72.14 | 2023 | -3% | -2.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 40.44 | 2023 | +0.93% | +6.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 37 | 2023 | -1.9% | -1.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 32.52 | 2023 | -1.86% | -0.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Japan | 31.56 | 2023 | -5.58% | -6.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Australia | 26.97 | 2023 | +0.098% | +3.18% | View data |
