China leads significantly in the number of top-cited scientific publications in ecology with substantial growth of 35% year-on-year, indicating a surge in research output. The United States and the United Kingdom follow but with moderate growth rates. Notably, emerging countries like Egypt and Saudi Arabia have shown exceptional increases at 76.52% and 55.19% respectively, reflecting rising research capabilities. Conversely, some European nations like France and Belgium have experienced slight declines, indicating potential research challenges.
Future trends to monitor include the sustained expansion of research output in Asia and Africa, with countries like China, India, and Egypt likely to further consolidate their positions. With innovation hubs continuing to develop, collaboration across regions, especially involving countries showing rapid growth, will be key to advancing ecological research globally.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Ecology by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 492.19 | 2023 | +22.09% | +35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 265.86 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 84.83 | 2023 | +2.47% | +1.59% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 73.2 | 2023 | +3.58% | +4.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Australia | 66.52 | 2023 | +0.49% | +2.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 India | 52.75 | 2023 | +19.45% | +29.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 52.09 | 2023 | +10.08% | +14.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 51.24 | 2023 | +1.94% | +2.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 44.97 | 2023 | +3.08% | +9.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Brazil | 43.43 | 2023 | +7.5% | +5.13% | View data |
