Global Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health by Country

In 2023, the United States led the global volume of top-cited scientific publications in public health, environmental, and occupational health, followed by China, which saw a significant year-on-year growth of 19.13%. Other notable countries showing strong growth include Italy with 27.22%, Spain with 24.54%, and Indonesia marking a remarkable 54.16% increase. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom and Canada showed minimal growth. Some emerging contributors are Romania, indicating a 75.56% growth, and the United Arab Emirates posting an impressive 79.5% increase. Conversely, countries like Slovenia and Slovakia experienced slight declines in their output.

Future trends suggest a continued increase in scientific publications from China and emerging economies, driven by growing investments in research and development and international collaborations. The focus is likely to shift towards addressing global challenges like climate change, pandemics, and occupational hazards, prompting more nations to enhance their research outputs. Monitoring digital advancements and policy changes in science funding will be critical in forecasting the evolution of publication volumes worldwide.