5 Most Advanced Countries in Science

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In this article, we take a look at the 5 most advanced countries in science. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of scientific progress, the consequent technological benefits and 21st century scientific trends, head to 12 Most Advanced Countries in Science.

5. France

Number of Papers in 2021: 128,210

Total h-Index Score: 1,352

The French contribution to global scientific effort is considerable. In 2021, 128,210 papers were published by the French citizens, with a mean of 1.30 citations per paper. The fields included Physics, Medicine, Chemistry and others. 

The French publications have had a high impact, with an h-index score of 1,352. Some of the top institutes in the country include the French National Center for Scientific Research, National Institute of Health and Medical Research and Sorbonne University. France spent 2.35% of its GDP in scientific research in 2020.

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