China leads the world in top-cited AI scientific publications in 2023 with significant year-on-year growth of 11.28%, overcoming the United States which shows a moderate increase of 6.13%. India follows with a robust growth of 17.23%. Germany and South Korea recorded substantial growth, while the UK faces a slight decline. Noteworthy growth is seen in Indonesia and the UAE, with substantial increases. Eastern European and some Latin American countries show dynamic growth despite smaller base numbers, with notable performances by Bulgaria and Lithuania.
Future trends to watch include continued leadership from China and the United States, evolving strategies in India and Germany, and burgeoning contributions from Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia. There may also be increased participation and impact from Eastern European countries driven by significant growth rates.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Artificial Intelligence by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 986.82 | 2023 | +4.39% | +11.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 687.63 | 2023 | +3.72% | +6.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 242.24 | 2023 | +11.32% | +17.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 133.39 | 2023 | +3.97% | +10.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 130.99 | 2023 | +2.65% | -1.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 86.6 | 2023 | +3.93% | +6.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 65.53 | 2023 | +2.35% | +6.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Singapore | 58.99 | 2023 | +10.66% | +2.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Korea | 55.22 | 2023 | +8.11% | +11.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 46.85 | 2023 | +2.54% | -2.55% | View data |
