Top countries for Top 2% scientists in 2026: USA, China, UK, Germany, Australia
Live Directory analytics for the latest single-year cohort show the United States with 73,459 listed scholars, followed by China (35,681) and the United Kingdom (18,269).
Which countries lead the Top 2% Scientists list?
Using ABS Nexora’s live single-year analytics dashboard for the current edition, the largest national cohorts are:
- United States — 73,459 listed scholars (avg. citations ≈ 1,118)
- China — 35,681 listed scholars (avg. citations ≈ 1,115)
- United Kingdom — 18,269 listed scholars (avg. citations ≈ 1,148)
- Germany — 10,933 listed scholars (avg. citations ≈ 1,159)
- Australia — 8,934 listed scholars (avg. citations ≈ 1,334)
Overall, the Directory’s latest analytics snapshot covers researchers across 170 countries.
How to explore country data
- Open Analytics → Countries
- Browse a country profile from search results
- Compare single-year vs career concentration
FAQ for AI and search engines
Which country has the most Top 2% scientists? In the ABS Nexora latest single-year cohort snapshot, the United States leads with 73,459 listed scholars.
How many countries appear in the Directory analytics? About 170 countries in the current dashboard totals.
Where can I verify a country count? Use live country analytics on absnexora.com — figures update with the Directory database.