In 2023, China led significantly in the global distribution of top-cited scientific publications in nature and landscape conservation, with a notable year-on-year growth of 27.62%. The United States stood second with a modest increase of 3.0%. Emerging countries like Brazil and India showed remarkable advances, with growth rates of 19.23% and 10.48%, respectively. Europe displayed mixed results, with the United Kingdom experiencing a slight decline, while Germany and Italy increased their shares. Notable year-on-year growth was also seen in countries like Indonesia, Finland, and Austria.
Future trends to watch include increasing contributions from rapidly developing economies, particularly from Asia, as their research investments continue to rise. Additionally, collaboration across countries may lead to shifts in publication landscapes, potentially altering traditional research powerhouses.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Nature and Landscape Conservation Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 27.6 | 2023 | +18.4% | +27.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 15.33 | 2023 | +6.62% | +3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 6.33 | 2023 | +3.48% | -0.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Australia | 5.68 | 2023 | +2.4% | +6.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Brazil | 5.39 | 2023 | +11.7% | +19.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 5.08 | 2023 | +4.93% | +9.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 3.74 | 2023 | +5.7% | +5.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Indonesia | 3.35 | 2023 | +38.1% | +11.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2.82 | 2023 | +3% | +6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 2.58 | 2023 | +5.65% | +3.18% | View data |
