The United States leads the global share of the top-cited scientific publications in surgery with 33.24%, showcasing its dominance, but exhibited modest growth at 2.7% in 2023. China follows with a substantial 15.32% share and a remarkable 27.46% growth. Notable growth was also observed in India and Indonesia, at 39.79% and 85.17% respectively, signaling increasing research competitiveness.
Key future trends to watch include:
- Continued expansion of China’s influence in global surgical research papers with high citation rates.
- Emerging research powerhouses like Indonesia, Peru, and Ukraine could disrupt traditional publication leadership.
- Ongoing collaboration between established and emerging countries to bolster global scientific output.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Surgery Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 33.24 | 2023 | +2.02% | +2.7% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 15.32 | 2023 | +20.04% | +27.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 6.38 | 2023 | +3.98% | +12.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 5.36 | 2023 | +3.52% | +6.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 5.21 | 2023 | +8.33% | +7.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 4.51 | 2023 | +1.06% | +3.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 India | 3.54 | 2023 | +32.93% | +39.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3 | 2023 | +6.29% | +0.017% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 2.94 | 2023 | +2.93% | +5.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 2.92 | 2023 | +2.91% | +4.03% | View data |
