The United States continues to dominate in the global share of top-cited music publications, though growth slowed to 0.82% over the last year. Notable gains were observed in Hungary (55.85%), China (18.15%), and Israel (38.82%), highlighting their growing influence in music research. In contrast, the UK (-9.2%) and Spain (-6.66%) saw declines. A positive growth trajectory in countries like Norway (15.76%) and the Netherlands (10.31%) softens the broader European downturn.
Looking forward, expect continued competitive growth from emerging players including China and Hungary, potentially reshaping global research dynamics in music. Continued investment in research by tech-savvy nations like South Korea and Singapore may also shift the landscape further.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Music Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 32.25 | 2023 | +2.61% | +0.82% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 9.95 | 2023 | -9.17% | -9.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Australia | 8.98 | 2023 | +2.28% | +6.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 6.49 | 2023 | +5.74% | -6.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 5.93 | 2023 | +0.37% | -5.53% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 4.09 | 2023 | +12.3% | +4.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 4 | 2023 | +72.35% | +55.85% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 3.98 | 2023 | -1.11% | +3.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 3.72 | 2023 | +14.81% | -0.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 3.07 | 2023 | +0.19% | +7.05% | View data |
