Global Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Health Policy Share by Country (Units (Publications))

The United States leads the global share of top-cited scientific publications in health policy at 28.21% in 2023, despite a slight decline of 0.4%. The United Kingdom and Italy follow with notable shares, with Italy experiencing a significant rise of 47.91%. Emerging contributors include China and India, with strong growth of 24.2% and 38.0% respectively. South Korea, Brazil, and many European countries also show positive trends, while some, like Switzerland and Slovenia, face declines. Colombia's 90.81% surge highlights its growing impact in this sector.

Future trends to watch for include continued growth in Asian countries, increased contributions from Brazil and Mexico, and the sustained prominence of traditional leaders like the US and UK. The next few years may also see more emerging markets like Colombia and Malaysia playing a crucial role in health policy research on a global scale.