The global landscape of top-cited theoretical computer science publications reveals China's dominance, with a significant 22.15% share in 2023, experiencing a notable 3.89% increase year-on-year. The United States follows at 17.36%, despite a 5.07% decline. Year-on-year growth is noteworthy for countries like India (19.81%), Ukraine (74.68%), and Thailand (30.35%). Conversely, Belgium and Singapore saw substantial declines, at -10.15% and -7.32%, respectively. Over the last five years, shifts indicate a diversification in contributions with emerging markets gaining traction.
Future trends to monitor include potential shifts in research contributions towards Asian countries, especially given their recent growth. Additionally, the impact of globalization and international collaboration in research fields like theoretical computer science could further diversify top-cited publications by country.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Theoretical Computer Science Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 22.15 | 2023 | +4.95% | +3.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 17.36 | 2023 | -2.83% | -5.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 8.04 | 2023 | +2.59% | -0.97% | View data |
| 4 | 4 India | 7.37 | 2023 | +13.69% | +19.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 7.27 | 2023 | +3.82% | -1.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5.04 | 2023 | +6.15% | +3.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 3.56 | 2023 | -5.71% | -4.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 3.54 | 2023 | +6.21% | +2.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 2.35 | 2023 | -1.72% | -2.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.26 | 2023 | +10.57% | +6.28% | View data |
