In 2023, the share of scientific publications involving international collaboration in Japan within the domains of Public Health, Environmental, and Occupational Health stood at 21.5%. From 2024 to 2028, the forecasts reveal a consistent growth, increasing from 22.01% in 2024 to 23.96% in 2028. This indicates a growing engagement in global research cooperation, with an average annual increase of 1.1 percentage points. Considering the overall five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 1.7%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of digital transformation in research collaboration, enhanced funding for global health initiatives, and Japan’s strategic partnerships with international institutions, all of which could further accelerate collaborative efforts.
