In 2023, Costa Rica led the global share of scientific publications among the world's top 10% cited in urology, with a notable 41.12% share, followed by Iceland and Malta. The leadership of smaller countries like these highlights their focus on niche research excellence. The United States, however, with a share of 13.29%, represents a substantial volume of research given its larger scientific community and resources, although not as competitive in top-cited research as some smaller nations.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential growth in Asian countries, like China and South Korea, focusing on increasing their research impact.
- Continued leadership from smaller European nations prioritizing high-impact research in specialized fields.
- Observing if larger nations increase their top-cited publications to align with their extensive research output.
Top countries in Share of Scientific Publications Among the World's 10% Top-Cited Publications in Urology by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Costa Rica | 41.12 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 31.02 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Malta | 27.09 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 23.58 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 22.96 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 21.81 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 21 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 20.65 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 20.25 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 18.22 | 2023 | View data |
