In 2023, China led with a 33.06% share of the top 10% cited forestry publications, marking a significant increase of 15.56% from the previous year. The United States followed with a 10.91% share, experiencing a slight decline of 1.12%. Italy, Germany, and Brazil also featured prominently, with Brazil showing a notable year-on-year growth of 7.51%. Significant increases were observed in Russia (32.06%) and Latvia (28.21%), while some countries like Switzerland and Japan saw declines. Over the last five years, noteworthy growth was seen in emerging contributors like India, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
Future trends to watch include continued growth in Asian countries like China and India, driven by increased investment in research and development. There may also be rising participation from Eastern European nations and efforts from traditional contributors like Germany and Brazil to retain their influence. As global environmental challenges demand more innovative research, expect fluctuations in country rankings based on funding and policy shifts in forestry research.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Forestry Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 33.06 | 2023 | +10.93% | +15.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 10.91 | 2023 | -1.4% | -1.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 4.6 | 2023 | +8.96% | +2.74% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 4.36 | 2023 | +7.41% | +2.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Brazil | 4.18 | 2023 | +5.01% | +7.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 3.14 | 2023 | +2.57% | -0.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 2.89 | 2023 | +6.86% | +0.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 2.89 | 2023 | +2.89% | -3.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 2.82 | 2023 | +10.35% | +9.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 2.42 | 2023 | +5.45% | +0.85% | View data |
