In 2023, China led the global landscape in scientific publications among the world's top 10% cited in AI, with a notable year-on-year growth of 11.28%. The United States, although second, saw a modest 6.13% increase. India displayed a vigorous 17.23% uplift, indicating heightened research momentum. Europe showed mixed trends: Germany and the Netherlands saw positive growth, while the UK experienced a slight decline. Russia, Saudi Arabia, and UAE demonstrated significant growth, reflecting their strategic emphasis on AI. Although some countries like Canada and Japan saw declines, Lithuania, Bulgaria, and Estonia exhibited impressive growth rates.
Future trends to monitor include China's continued dominance in AI research output and India's ongoing rapid growth. The increasing contributions from the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, may reshape the landscape. Additionally, Europe's top players must focus on reclaiming growth, while emerging countries like Lithuania and Estonia could further enhance their global standing with sustained investments in AI research and innovation.
Top countries in Number of Scientific Publications Among the World's 10% Top-Cited Publications in Artificial Intelligence by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 986.82 | 2023 | +4.39% | +11.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 687.8 | 2023 | +3.73% | +6.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 242.24 | 2023 | +11.32% | +17.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 133.39 | 2023 | +3.97% | +10.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 130.99 | 2023 | +2.65% | -1.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 86.6 | 2023 | +3.93% | +6.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Singapore | 58.99 | 2023 | +10.66% | +2.85% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 55.22 | 2023 | +8.1% | +11.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 46.85 | 2023 | +2.54% | -2.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Japan | 46.3 | 2023 | +7.14% | -2.53% | View data |
