5 Most Advanced Countries in Science

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1. United States

Number of Papers in 2021: 726,552

Total h-Index Score: 2,711

With a total of 726,552 scientific papers and a total h-index score of 2,711, the United States grabs the number 1 spot, outperforming other countries in science by a huge margin. 

The US spent 3.45% of its 2020 GDP on science and technology. Its top research facilities are Harvard University, Stanford University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Its top corporations engaged in R&D include Google, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon and Meta. 

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