The United States dominates the global landscape for top-cited publications in pediatrics, accounting for a significant proportion relative to other countries. Notable growth has been observed in China (70.9%), suggesting substantial improvements in their academic impact. Meanwhile, Poland saw a complete decline in publications. Ireland, Saudi Arabia, and the Netherlands are emerging players with strong recent growth, while countries like Sweden, Canada, and Denmark experienced declines. Smaller nations like Cyprus and Estonia contributed minimally, maintaining stability.
Future trends to watch include China’s continued rise, potentially challenging the traditional dominance of Western countries. Monitoring emerging countries like Saudi Arabia and Ireland could reveal shifts in global research contributions. Improved research collaboration between emerging and established nations might also shape future dynamics.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Pediatrics by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 38.02 | 2023 | +7.41% | +7.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Indonesia | 8.04 | 2023 | +38.25% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 China | 7.29 | 2023 | +20.56% | +70.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Australia | 4.85 | 2023 | +1.2% | -4.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 4.34 | 2023 | +0.81% | +16.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 3.58 | 2023 | -0.099% | +3.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 3.04 | 2023 | +12.21% | -9.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 2.26 | 2023 | +8.34% | +15.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 2.19 | 2023 | -6.86% | -12.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 1.12 | 2023 | +23.32% | +27.46% | View data |
