In 2023, the total number of 10% top-cited scientific publications in Epidemiology in France stood at approximately 13.15. From 2024 onward, forecasts predict a moderate but steady increase, with the value rising annually between 1.28% and 1.10% to reach 13.96 by 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period from 2023 to 2028 is expected to be around 1.21%, indicating a consistent upward trend in the quality and impact of French epidemiological research.

Future trends to watch for include:

Increased collaboration among French institutions and international researchers could enhance publication impact.
Emerging health crises may influence research output and citation rates significantly.
Technological advances in data analysis might elevate certain studies to higher citation brackets.