In 2023, Luxembourg led the global share of scientific publications among the world's 10% top-cited in applied microbiology and biotechnology, standing considerably ahead at 49.09%, followed by Cyprus at 27.48% and Sweden at 23.26%. The United States had a share of 16.19%, while China stood at 10.92%, reflecting their strong research capabilities. Brazil, Japan, and Russia had lower shares, with Japan at 3.8% and Russia at 1.61%, highlighting a significant gap among different nations.
In terms of future trends, countries like Luxembourg and Cyprus may maintain their high rankings due to their focused research investments, whereas nations like China and India, with robust research infrastructures, are likely to increase their share in top-cited publications. There's potential for emerging research hubs in Asia and the Middle East to capture a larger share through strategic collaborations and investments in cutting-edge research domains.
Top countries in Share of Scientific Publications Among the World's 10% Top-Cited Publications in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Luxembourg | 49.09 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Cyprus | 27.48 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 23.26 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 22.77 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 21.05 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Singapore | 20.67 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 20.41 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 18.25 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 18.11 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 17.49 | 2023 | View data |
