In 2023, China leads global scientific publications in nuclear energy and engineering, showing robust growth with a 4.5% increase. The United States follows, though it experienced a slight decline of 1.24%. Noteworthy growth was seen in India (9.29%), Vietnam (25.24%), and Malaysia (15.15%). European countries such as the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, generally experienced stagnant or negative growth. There were significant declines in Ukraine and Switzerland, while smaller countries like Costa Rica and Iceland saw substantial percentage increases, albeit from lower baselines.
Looking ahead, expect burgeoning contributions from Asian countries, notably Vietnam and Malaysia, capitalizing on growing scientific capacities. Continual monitoring of the technological advances and policy shifts in nuclear energy is crucial, particularly in rapidly developing regions. Additionally, technological innovations may lead to new research and publication opportunities globally.
Top countries in Total Number of Scientific Publications in Nuclear Energy and Engineering by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 2,690 | 2023 | +4.25% | +4.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 1,020 | 2023 | -1.16% | -1.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 382.37 | 2023 | +1.38% | +2.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 348.02 | 2023 | +2.05% | +2.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Russia | 341 | 2023 | +1.46% | +0.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 India | 227.17 | 2023 | +4.01% | +9.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 170.24 | 2023 | +1.72% | +0.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 161.88 | 2023 | +0.77% | -0.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 139.8 | 2023 | +1.18% | -0.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 110.32 | 2023 | +3.46% | +0.88% | View data |
