The share of scientific publications involving international collaboration in optometry in Mexico stood at 60.0% in 2023. Recent forecasts show a declining trend, with values expected to drop from 56.98% in 2024 to 45.37% by 2028. Year-on-year variations indicate a consistent decrease: -5.1% in 2025, -5.4% in 2026, -5.7% in 2027, and -6.0% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecast period shows an average annual decline of approximately -5.6%.
Future trends to watch for include possible strategic initiatives to reverse this decline, increased funding for international collaboration, policy changes, and the impact of global scientific networks and conferences aiming to foster more international research efforts.
