The total number of scientific publications in Urology in Spain showed mixed patterns over the last decade. Starting from 263.26 units in 2013, there was a downward trend until 2016, followed by slight recoveries and a notable spike in 2020. By 2023, the figure stood at 243.41 units, indicating a minor decline of 0.61% from the previous year.
Key variations observed:
- 2013: 23.79% YoY growth, -7.18% CAGR
- 2014: -5.99% YoY decline, -4.91% CAGR
- 2015: -6.31% YoY decline, -3.68% CAGR
- 2016: -13.89% YoY decline, -1.96% CAGR
- 2017: 5.33% YoY growth, -0.22% CAGR
- 2018: 2.68% YoY growth, -3.89% CAGR
- 2019: 5.27% YoY growth, -1.69% CAGR
- 2020: 21.5% YoY growth, 3.56% CAGR
- 2021: -12.04% YoY decline, 4% CAGR
- 2022: 0.8% YoY growth, 3.09% CAGR
- 2023: -0.61% YoY decline, 2.42% CAGR
- 2028: Forecasted -0.23% average annual decline over 5 years, -1.16% total decline
Looking ahead, a slight decline in Urology publications is expected by 2028, with a forecasted average annual decline (CAGR) of -0.23%. Observing future trends, it will be important to watch for variations in research funding, emerging technologies, and global healthcare focuses, as these could impact the volume of scientific publications in this field.
