In 2023, the United States dominated with 42.82% of top-cited publications in life-span and life-course studies, experiencing a slight 1.06% growth. The United Kingdom, Germany, and Netherlands followed, although the Netherlands saw a decline of 5.08%. Significant growth was noted in Australia (8.24%), China (12.31%), Switzerland (88.5%), and Saudi Arabia (123.34%). Emerging contributors in Asia, led by Malaysia with 39.93% growth, suggest a shift in global participation. Africa and South America also showed notable activity, with South Africa growing by 21.78% and Brazil by 12.4%.
Future trends to watch involve increasing contributions from Asian countries such as China and Malaysia, continued growth from the Middle East exemplified by Saudi Arabia, and rising scientific influence from emerging economies in South America and Africa. A global redistribution in research citations is likely, with more countries contributing significantly to the field.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Life-Span and Life-Course Studies Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 42.82 | 2023 | +0.93% | +1.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 6.93 | 2023 | +0.5% | +1.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 5.26 | 2023 | +12.24% | +2.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 5.05 | 2023 | +2.68% | -5.08% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Australia | 4.66 | 2023 | +1.22% | +8.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 4.02 | 2023 | +3% | +2.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 3.02 | 2023 | +4.72% | +8.08% | View data |
| 8 | 8 China | 2.63 | 2023 | +11.59% | +12.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 2.35 | 2023 | +6.43% | +88.5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Israel | 2.23 | 2023 | +11.16% | +18.65% | View data |
