The global distribution of top-cited scientific publications in Chemical Engineering reveals China's dominant position with 52.32% share, followed distantly by the United States at 9.87%. India and Germany follow with 5.88% and 3.07%, respectively. Over the past year, significant growth was observed in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Ukraine, indicating increasing influence in research quality. Conversely, the United States and Japan experienced a decline.
Looking forward, keep an eye on trends such as China's further solidification of its position, fast-rising countries like Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, and Indonesia, and the potential for recovery in traditionally strong countries like the United States and Japan.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Chemical Engineering Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 52.32 | 2023 | +10.47% | +13.83% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 9.87 | 2023 | -1.44% | -4.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 5.88 | 2023 | +4.52% | +14.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 3.07 | 2023 | +0.16% | -1.95% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 2.88 | 2023 | +3.28% | +4.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Saudi Arabia | 2.58 | 2023 | +25.97% | +34.56% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 2.25 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.082% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Egypt | 1.59 | 2023 | +20.07% | +36.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 1.58 | 2023 | +2.9% | +1.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Japan | 1.46 | 2023 | -5.31% | -4.42% | View data |