The United States leads with a significant margin in top-cited publications, despite a slight decline. Poland shows remarkable growth, nearly 59%, overtaking several established countries. China, India, and Brazil also show robust growth, indicative of increasing academic output. Noteworthy decreases in Russia and Austria suggest geopolitical or systemic challenges. North European countries like Sweden and Norway display strong upward trends, as do Southern Hemisphere countries like South Africa and Brazil.
Future trends to watch include the steady rise of Asian countries, particularly China and India, as well as emerging trends in Eastern Europe and the consistent growth in South American contributions to religious studies research.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Religious Studies by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 182.45 | 2023 | -1.89% | -3.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 86.16 | 2023 | +32.19% | +58.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 64.75 | 2023 | +6.1% | +2.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Africa | 46.95 | 2023 | +5.66% | +5.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 26.38 | 2023 | +5.37% | +8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 25.1 | 2023 | +4.83% | +9.26% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 22.81 | 2023 | +0.94% | -2.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Indonesia | 19.67 | 2023 | +10.99% | +12.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 17.51 | 2023 | +7.06% | +5.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 China | 17.04 | 2023 | +34.97% | +28.88% | View data |
