Number of publications and citations in scientific editions, 2024 edition
The number of scientific works published by various countries and how often they are cited by other scientists: this data is based on publications indexed in the Scopus database for the period from 2010 to 2023. The rows include Russia, Austria, Belarus, and other countries, enabling a comparison of scientific activity across different regions. Key indicators include the total number of articles, total citations, and the average number of citations per article
Chart of Scopus publications and citations by country for 2010–2023
Set in numbers
Rosstat data. Series: 61, indicators: 3. Breakdown by: Russia; Austria; Belarus; Belgium; Bulgaria and others
Five largest values: United Kingdom (74.6 million), Germany (59.7 million), Italy (37.3 million), Spain (30 million), Netherlands (27.7 million). The gap between the largest and smallest is 510.9 times. The top five account for 69.7% of the total for all items — the distribution is heavily skewed toward the top
All table numbers are series: 61
| Series | Число публикаций | Число цитирований | Число цитирований в расчете на одну публикацию |
|---|---|---|---|
| Россия | 1 176 648,00 | 9 844 728,00 | 8,37 |
| Австрия | 339 217,00 | 9 590 119,00 | 28,27 |
| Беларусь | 30 441,00 | 473 325,00 | 15,55 |
| Бельгия | 443 048,00 | 14 104 781,00 | 31,84 |
| Болгария | 74 082,00 | 1 107 862,00 | 14,95 |
| Венгрия | 158 065,00 | 3 363 621,00 | 21,28 |
| Германия | 2 298 450,00 | 59 738 125,00 | 25,99 |
| Греция | 266 173,00 | 6 431 101,00 | 24,16 |
| Дания | 358 042,00 | 12 306 908,00 | 34,37 |
| Ирландия | 194 740,00 | 5 786 323,00 | 29,71 |
| Испания | 1 266 949,00 | 29 990 038,00 | 23,67 |
| Италия | 1 521 244,00 | 37 334 962,00 | 24,54 |
| Латвия | 31 029,00 | 511 906,00 | 16,50 |
| Литва | 55 393,00 | 983 360,00 | 17,75 |
| Люксембург | 27 083,00 | 859 622,00 | 31,74 |
| Нидерланды | 782 890,00 | 27 725 342,00 | 35,41 |
| Норвегия | 295 511,00 | 8 458 899,00 | 28,62 |
| Польша | 637 118,00 | 9 801 075,00 | 15,38 |
| Португалия | 344 047,00 | 7 853 254,00 | 22,83 |
| Республика Молдова | 6 947,00 | 146 041,00 | 21,02 |
| Румыния | 221 218,00 | 2 877 565,00 | 13,01 |
| Сербия | 109 991,00 | 1 907 683,00 | 17,34 |
| Словакия | 110 196,00 | 1 553 200,00 | 14,09 |
| Словения | 88 120,00 | 1 871 980,00 | 21,24 |
| Соединенное Королевство (Великобритания) | 2 465 555,00 | 74 617 492,00 | 30,26 |
| Украина | 199 555,00 | 1 737 221,00 | 8,71 |
| Финляндия | 274 622,00 | 8 029 317,00 | 29,24 |
| Франция | 1 539 943,00 | 39 413 219,00 | 25,59 |
| Чехия | 319 613,00 | 5 506 007,00 | 17,23 |
| Швейцария | 604 061,00 | 21 533 749,00 | 35,65 |
| Швеция | 533 308,00 | 16 969 428,00 | 31,82 |
| Эстония | 44 629,00 | 1 407 869,00 | 31,55 |
| Азербайджан | 18 484,00 | 286 632,00 | 15,51 |
| Армения | 16 953,00 | 418 430,00 | 24,68 |
| Вьетнам | 122 607,00 | 2 147 819,00 | 17,52 |
| Израиль | 280 812,00 | 7 882 907,00 | 28,07 |
| Индия | 2 211 998,00 | 30 102 332,00 | 13,61 |
| Исламская Республика Иран | 758 067,00 | 12 683 932,00 | 16,73 |
| Казахстан | 49 209,00 | 486 975,00 | 9,90 |
| Киргизия | 4 534,00 | 212 284,00 | 46,82 |
| Китай | 8 564 232,00 | 140 657 368,00 | 16,42 |
| Пакистан | 276 301,00 | 4 981 438,00 | 18,03 |
| Республика Корея | 1 147 871,00 | 23 096 650,00 | 20,12 |
| Сингапур | 284 177,00 | 9 969 636,00 | 35,08 |
| Таиланд | 234 837,00 | 3 575 397,00 | 15,23 |
| Турция | 640 945,00 | 9 289 585,00 | 14,49 |
| Узбекистан | 23 251,00 | 197 231,00 | 8,48 |
| Япония | 1 789 548,00 | 31 582 636,00 | 17,65 |
| Алжир | 96 358,00 | 1 227 521,00 | 12,74 |
| Египет | 314 373,00 | 5 451 424,00 | 17,34 |
| Марокко | 95 461,00 | 1 249 509,00 | 13,09 |
| Нигерия | 132 977,00 | 1 819 813,00 | 13,69 |
| Южно-Африканская Республика | 306 807,00 | 6 311 505,00 | 20,57 |
| Аргентина | 187 308,00 | 3 603 710,00 | 19,24 |
| Бразилия | 1 023 069,00 | 15 837 367,00 | 15,48 |
| Канада | 1 386 689,00 | 40 449 669,00 | 29,17 |
| Мексика | 323 980,00 | 5 197 435,00 | 16,04 |
| США | 8 259 869,00 | 237 376 250,00 | 28,74 |
| Чили | 183 587,00 | 3 648 058,00 | 19,87 |
| Австралия | 1 242 026,00 | 37 572 494,00 | 30,25 |
| Новая Зеландия | 200 210,00 | 5 585 675,00 | 27,90 |
How to read this table
The variations between countries in this selection illustrate the differing scales of scientific activity and the impact of research. By comparing rows, one can identify which countries produce more publications and how effectively these works are utilized within the global scientific community through citation metrics. Data for Russia, Austria, and Belarus are presented within a single dataset to facilitate comparison
What is visible in these numbers
Indicators in the set: Number of publications; Number of citations; Number of citations per publication
Out of 75 possible values, 75 are filled (100%) — there are practically no missing values
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Period and application
The data covers the period from 2010 to 2023 and is relevant for scientists, sociologists, and economists. Information is updated according to Rosstat publication schedules. Scopus data helps assess the presence of specific countries in the global scientific landscape and the dynamics of their research potential
How it is calculated
Table notes: Calculations by the HSE ISSEK as of September 6, 2024, based on data from scientific journals indexed in Scopus. The analysis includes the following publication types: articles, conference papers, reviews
1) Расчёты ИСИЭЗ НИУ ВШЭ по состоянию на 6 сентября 2024 г. по данным научных изданий, индексируемых в Scopus. В анализ включены следующие типы публикаций: статьи, доклады на конференциях, обзоры.
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