In 2023, China led global scientific publications in applied microbiology and biotechnology, followed by India and the United States. Significant year-on-year growth was noted for Egypt, Vietnam, and Costa Rica. Notable declines were observed in the United States, Japan, and Israel. Over the last two years, Brazil and Colombia exhibited robust publication growth, whereas Germany and the United Kingdom had minor declines. China and India showed consistent increases, reflecting their growing research capabilities.
Future trends to watch include the exponential growth in smaller countries like Estonia and Lithuania, signaling emerging research hubs. Ongoing investments in research infrastructure and education, especially in developing nations, could reshape future contributions in this field.
Top countries in Total Number of Scientific Publications in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 1,580 | 2023 | +3.76% | +6.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 462.15 | 2023 | +0.28% | +6.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 325.19 | 2023 | -1.8% | -2.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 299.52 | 2023 | -1.68% | -2.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Brazil | 219.18 | 2023 | +8.44% | +9.01% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Japan | 178.55 | 2023 | -4.79% | -3.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 145.78 | 2023 | +0.13% | -1.08% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Russia | 120.39 | 2023 | +0.82% | -0.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 74.62 | 2023 | -0.39% | -1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Mexico | 72.33 | 2023 | +3.53% | +5.93% | View data |
