South Korea dominates global publishing research activities in 2024, holding the highest share. Canada follows, demonstrating steady growth. Notably, Finland and Italy have shown significant year-on-year growth, while countries like Lithuania and Slovenia have experienced declines. The United Kingdom and Taiwan also show declining trends. New Zealand has seen the most substantial increase from 2023, indicating potential to capture a larger share. Overall, there's a notable shift in dynamics as some established players see reduced shares, while others grow.
Future trends to watch include potential continued growth in emerging markets like New Zealand, alongside evolving dynamics in established but declining markets. The rapid advancement of digital publishing and open access models may further influence these trends across nations differently, impacting researcher distribution and collaborations.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Publishing Activities Share by Country (Units (Full-Time Equivalent))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 65.86 | 2023 | +4.79% | +6.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 20.42 | 2023 | +2.55% | +4.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 2.59 | 2023 | +1.2% | +0.91% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 1.39 | 2023 | +4.88% | +7.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 1.25 | 2023 | +3.84% | +8.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Taiwan | 1.1 | 2023 | +4.35% | -0.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 0.87 | 2023 | +1.82% | -0.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 New Zealand | 0.75 | 2023 | +12.76% | +23.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 0.58 | 2023 | -0.073% | +4.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 0.58 | 2023 | +5.18% | +9.73% | View data |
