In 2023, China dominated the field of top-cited scientific publications in waste management and disposal, leading the global ranking significantly, followed by India and the United States. China, India, and Vietnam showcased impressive growth with year-on-year increases of 17.23%, 13.55%, and 65.8%, respectively. Emerging economies such as Vietnam, Peru, Romania, and Latvia recorded some of the highest growth rates, suggesting increasing contributions to global research. Conversely, traditional research powerhouses like the Netherlands and Russia experienced decreases.
Future trends to watch include continued dominance by China and substantial growth from emerging countries. The rapid expansion of research in countries like Vietnam and India signals a shift that could redefine global leadership in waste management innovation.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Waste Management and Disposal by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 539.4 | 2023 | +12.08% | +17.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 71.38 | 2023 | +12.4% | +13.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 51.94 | 2023 | +2.91% | +4.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 22.86 | 2023 | +2.98% | +7.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 21.76 | 2023 | +0.28% | +3.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 18.76 | 2023 | +3.57% | +8.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Brazil | 15.82 | 2023 | +4.53% | +4.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 15.67 | 2023 | +13.57% | +6.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 13.9 | 2023 | +6.87% | +3.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Vietnam | 12.23 | 2023 | +24.73% | +65.8% | View data |
