China leads with the highest volume of top-cited computer science publications, showing substantial year-on-year growth of 12.51%. The United States follows, maintaining a stable presence with a 3.08% increase. Countries like India and South Korea display strong upward momentum at 9.94% and 10% growth, respectively. Emerging regions such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates show impressive growth rates of 24.21% and 27.04%. Meanwhile, European nations like France and Austria experience slight declines. Overall, steady growth is observed across most countries, indicating a robust expansion in high-impact computer science research globally.
Future trends to monitor include the potential for accelerated growth in countries heavily investing in computer science and technology education. Additionally, regions currently experiencing rapid increases in publication impact could continue to bridge the gap with traditionally leading nations, fostering a more globally distributed research ecosystem. Emerging markets are also expected to contribute significantly to future developments in computer science research output.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Computer Science by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 8,190 | 2023 | +9.38% | +12.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 7,590 | 2023 | +5.23% | +3.08% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 2,060 | 2023 | +8.94% | +9.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 1,320 | 2023 | +3.99% | +1.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 1,250 | 2023 | +2.19% | +1.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 824.76 | 2023 | +3.53% | +5.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 738.81 | 2023 | +5.27% | +10% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 715.11 | 2023 | +0.59% | +2.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 688.82 | 2023 | +1.97% | +0.023% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 565.89 | 2023 | +2.21% | -1.05% | View data |
