Core Insights - China continues to lead in scientific research output, expanding its advantage according to the Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders list [1][2] - The data reflects a significant shift in the global research landscape, with China's sustained investment in technology translating into rapid growth in high-quality research output [2] Summary by Categories Research Output - China's share in the Nature Index reached 32,122, a year-on-year increase of approximately 17% [1] - The United States follows with a share of 22,083, while Germany, the UK, Japan, and France also rank among the top contributors [1] Institutional Rankings - Among the top ten global institutions, eight are Chinese, with the Chinese Academy of Sciences ranked first [1] - Other notable Chinese institutions include the University of Science and Technology of China (3rd), Zhejiang University (4th), Peking University (5th), and Tsinghua University (7th) [1] Regional Trends - Asian countries are strengthening their positions, with South Korea rising to 7th place, surpassing Canada [1] - India remains in 9th place, while Western countries have seen a decline in their adjusted shares for the second consecutive year, with decreases of at least 7% for Canada, France, Switzerland, the UK, and the US [1]

6月11日，自然指数科研领导者榜单数据（仅指2024年全年数据）显示，中国继续保持上一年第一的位 置，并且扩大了科研产出的领先优势。份额（Share）是自然指数显示作者对高质量科研所做贡献的关 键指标。中国的份额达32122，较2023年增长了17%。并且，中国进入全球十强的机构由2023年的7家增 至目前的8家。 其它位居前六的国家仍然是美国、德国、英国、日本和法国。韩国的总体排名升至第7，超过了位居第8 的加拿大。印度依然位居第9，瑞士位居第10。自然指数数据显示，亚洲国家整体上强化了优势地位。 前十国家中，调整后份额较2023年有所增加的国家，除了中国之外，仅有韩国和印度。此外，新加坡由 第18位升至第16位，调整后份额增幅达7%，是二十强国家中增幅第二高的国家，仅次于中国。日本则 是例外，其调整后份额下降了9%。 "这些数据反映了全球科研格局的深刻转变。" 自然指数主编Simon Baker（西蒙·贝克）说，"中国对科 技的持续投入正转化为高质量科研产出的快速持续增长，在物理科学和化学等领域，目前已远超此前居 于首要地位的西方国家，包括美国。" 自然指数科研领导者榜单每年基于上一年的数据发布一次。它属 ...