The total number of scientific publications in music in Spain has shown substantial growth from 2013 to 2023, where it stood at 138.21 units. After a few years of moderate increases, significant spikes were observed in 2016 and 2020, followed by a slight dip in 2021. However, the growth resumed in 2022 and 2023, reflecting a steady upward trend. Over the last two years, the year-on-year variation was 18.85% for 2022 and 10.34% for 2023. The last five-year CAGR stands at 12.42%, indicating a robust average annual growth rate.
Future trends to watch for include a projected growth rate of 5.98% CAGR from 2024 to 2028, culminating in an estimated 201.99 publications in 2028. This suggests a tempered, yet optimistic, continued expansion in scientific research output in the field of music in Spain.
