Global Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment Share by Country (Units (Publications))

As of 2023, China dominates global top-cited publications in renewable energy, sustainability, and the environment, accounting for 41.71% of the total. This marks a 12.27% year-on-year growth, overshadowing other major contributors like the United States, which saw a slight decline, and India, which grew by 19.08%. Smaller but notable increases were also observed in countries like Poland, Ukraine, and Vietnam, reflecting emerging research importance in these regions.

Future trends to watch include the rapid expansion of research output from countries with smaller current shares, such as Vietnam, Kazakhstan, and Austria. These countries show significant growth potential which may alter the future landscape of global research contributions in these critical sectors.