The share of scientific publications among the world's top 10% most cited in music in France increased from 12.9% in 2024 to a forecasted 14.15% by 2028. This represents a steady annual growth, with the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for this five-year period being noteworthy. In 2023, the share stood below 12.9%, marking a positive trend in France's contribution to highly-cited music research.
Future trends to watch include emerging subfields in music research that may drive citations, investment in research infrastructure, and international collaborations. Monitoring these aspects will reveal how France's impact in music scholarship continues to evolve.
