The share of scientific publications in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Germany among the world's top 10% most-cited works is consistently projected to grow slightly each year, from 2024 to 2028, advancing from 7.11 to 7.15. In 2023, this share was slightly lower than the 2024 forecast, indicating a steady increase. The year-on-year growth is minimal but indicates a positive trend. Over the five-year period from 2023 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is extremely modest, showing consistent but slow progression.
Future trends to watch for include potential breakthroughs in CAM research that could significantly boost citation rates, shifts in global research priorities that may influence citation dynamics, and Germany’s investments in CAM research infrastructure which could further enhance its international research standing.
