The United States leads in global psychiatric and mental health scientific publications with 27.37% of the total share, followed by China (12.92%) and the United Kingdom (7.34%). While the U.S. demonstrated a moderate growth rate of 2.39% in 2023, China's contribution increased significantly by 32.3%, evidencing an expanding focus on mental health research. Other notable growth included Ireland's 14.28% and Egypt's 20.33%, alongside smaller countries like Malta showing a significant increase of 61.29% from their smaller bases.
Future trends to watch include China's continued rapid ascent in research volume, potentially surpassing other Western countries. Emerging countries like Indonesia and Egypt exhibit explosive growth in publication share, suggesting increasing academic interest and investment. These trends indicate a broadening global focus on mental health, diversifying beyond traditional scientific powerhouses.
Top countries in Total Number of Scientific Publications in Psychiatry and Mental Health Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 27.37 | 2023 | +2% | +2.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 12.92 | 2023 | +19.98% | +32.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 7.34 | 2023 | +1.6% | +3.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 5.24 | 2023 | +3.21% | +6.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 5.01 | 2023 | +1.8% | +2.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 4.49 | 2023 | +1.67% | +2.45% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 4.08 | 2023 | +2.75% | +7.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 2.89 | 2023 | +1.15% | +0.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2.61 | 2023 | +2.51% | +5.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 2.58 | 2023 | +0.66% | +1.03% | View data |
