The United States dominates the global share of scientific publications in epidemiology with 35.63%, far outpacing China at 8.02% and the United Kingdom at 7.08%. Notably, the U.S. recorded a 2% increase year-on-year in 2023. China saw significant growth at 20.21%, while India showed a remarkable 31.15% increase. Russia's publications surged by 36.49%, and notable increases were also observed in Indonesia (18.88%), Thailand (11.68%), Singapore (16.36%), Colombia (27.58%), and Costa Rica (33.3%). Conversely, Japan, Portugal, Argentina, Ukraine, and Slovakia saw declines in their shares.
Future trends to watch include the continuous rise of Asia, particularly China's rapid growth which could challenge established leaders. India and Indonesia's increasing contributions suggest a shift in the global focus towards Asia. Monitoring the sustained growth in Russia, Brazil, and digital-driven publications from countries like Singapore will be essential. Additionally, emerging contributions from smaller nations like Bulgaria and Costa Rica can signal regional academic developments.
Top countries in Total Number of Scientific Publications in Epidemiology Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 35.63 | 2023 | +1.47% | +2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 8.02 | 2023 | +4.66% | +20.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 7.08 | 2023 | +1.45% | +0.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 4.97 | 2023 | +1.8% | +1.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 India | 4.64 | 2023 | +22.46% | +31.15% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 3.23 | 2023 | +3.66% | +0.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Japan | 2.84 | 2023 | +0.9% | -0.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 2.81 | 2023 | +0.67% | +1.38% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 2.65 | 2023 | +0.82% | +3.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 2.62 | 2023 | +1.39% | +2.66% | View data |