The global landscape of top-cited scientific publications in infectious diseases reveals China's dominance, with a remarkable presence followed by Italy and the United Kingdom. Notable growth was observed in the United Arab Emirates and several European countries, with significant increases in year-on-year publications. Conversely, countries like South Africa and Greece faced slight declines, while Iceland's contribution diminished significantly. The compound annual growth rate reflects China's extensive momentum, alongside other countries like Italy and Saudi Arabia experiencing substantial upticks.
Future trends to watch include the continuous rise of emerging research nations like India and Brazil, fostering collaborative international efforts. Technological advancements in research methodologies and renewed focus on pandemic preparedness and response may drive further growth in high-impact scientific contributions globally.
Top countries in Number of Scientific Publications Among the World's 10% Top-Cited Publications in Infectious Diseases by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 291.87 | 2023 | +12.72% | +21.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 155.88 | 2023 | +19.97% | +32.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 96.84 | 2023 | +3.18% | +0.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 62.9 | 2023 | +13.87% | +16.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 62.86 | 2023 | +3.36% | +7.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 India | 57.98 | 2023 | +10.4% | +11.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 57.18 | 2023 | +0.17% | +2.88% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 48.83 | 2023 | +6.72% | +1.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Brazil | 44.27 | 2023 | +7.68% | +5.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 42.48 | 2023 | +2.75% | +5.44% | View data |
