Top 1% and top 10% cited (WoS)
In this data publication, we show how many publications from the Netherlands and a set of reference countries are among the most cited scientific publications (top 1% and top 10%). How do the countries in this comparison score? What is the Netherlands' position? In this data publication, we share the figures.
In short
- The Netherlands has a high percentage top 1% and top 10% most cited publications and takes a top position compared to other countries.
- Singapore, the UK and Switzerland show the highest percentage top 1% and top 10% most cited publications. South-Korea and Japan score lowest.
- A high percentage top 1% and top 10% most cited publications is an indicator of high quality research.
What is the percentage top 1% most cited publications per country, during 2021-2024?
| top 1% | |
| SGP | 1,93% |
| UK | 1,72% |
| CHE | 1,76% |
| NLD | 1,48% |
| US | 1,45% |
| AUS | 1,46% |
| DNK | 1,29% |
| IRE | 1,31% |
| BEL | 1,14% |
| CAN | 1,17% |
| SWE | 1,14% |
| AUT | 1,08% |
| DUI | 1,10% |
| NOR | 1,05% |
| FIN | 1,05% |
| FRA | 0,95% |
| ITA | 0,97% |
| CHN | 1,01% |
| ESP | 0,78% |
| KOR | 0,54% |
| JPN | 0,43% |
What is the percentage top 10% most cited publications per country, during 2021-2024?
| top 10% | |
| SGP | 17% |
| UK | 14% |
| CHE | 14% |
| NLD | 14% |
| AUS | 13% |
| US | 12% |
| IER | 12% |
| DNK | 12% |
| BEL | 11% |
| SWE | 11% |
| CAN | 11% |
| NOR | 11% |
| ITA | 11% |
| CHN | 11% |
| AUT | 10% |
| FIN | 10% |
| DEU | 10% |
| FRA | 9% |
| ESP | 9% |
| KOR | 7% |
| JPN | 5% |
Analysis
Both figures show the share of publications from a country that, compared to other publications in the same field and in the same year, is among the 1% or 10% most cited publications. We see that the Netherlands has many more publications in the top 1% and top 10% than average. For example, 1.5% of Dutch publications are in the top 1% of most cited publications and 14% in the top 10% of most cited publications. The Netherlands thus occupies a top position, which is an indicator of high-quality scientific research.