In 2023, the share of scientific publications involving international collaboration in pulmonary and respiratory medicine in Japan stood at 5.60%. Forecasted data indicate an increase to 5.74% in 2024 and further gradual growth over the years, reaching 6.26% by 2028. This represents steady year-on-year growth between 2.26% to 2.13% each year from 2024 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is approximately 2.21%, highlighting a consistent upward trend in international collaboration within this sector.

Future trends to watch for include:

Enhanced global cooperation fueled by technological advancements in research and communication.
Potential impact of policy changes and funding opportunities on collaborative initiatives.
Increasing focus on multinational research to tackle global health challenges related to respiratory diseases.