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Clarivate Releases the 2025 G20 Research and Innovation Scorecard

On July 9, 2025, Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a prominent global provider of transformative intelligence, unveiled its annual G20 research and innovation scorecard. Developed by expert analysts and data scientists at the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI), this interactive tool provides a robust, data-driven analysis of the research and innovation capabilities exhibited by G20 member nations over the past year.

In a significant update for 2025, the scorecard integrates data from the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), a multidisciplinary collection within the renowned Web of Science Core Collection. This enhancement aims to better capture and reflect the wide-ranging spectrum of global research activity, demonstrating Clarivate's commitment to advancing responsible research assessments.

The current scorecard highlights the collaborative aspects and impacts of research, aligned with the Ubuntu philosophy of connectedness championed by G20 host South Africa. The scorecard features dynamic visualizations that facilitate a comparative analysis of each member's research performance against their economic context and academic priorities. New elements this year include OECD field-level categorization, insights into open access publishing, and a strategic focus on how G20 nations are collaboratively addressing contemporary global challenges.

Key Findings from the 2025 G20 Scorecard

Several noteworthy trends have emerged from the data:

• - European Union and Mainland China: Collaborative endeavors between the EU and mainland China have surged, doubling over the past decade from 3% in 2015 to 6.6% in 2024. Meanwhile, partnerships with the United States and the United Kingdom have remained relatively stable at 12% and 9%, respectively.

• - Leading Research Powerhouse: Mainland China has established itself as the leading nation in research output within the G20, producing nearly 900,000 papers in 2024—a threefold increase from its output in 2015. Notably, over half of these scholarly articles result from domestic collaborations, marking a strategic shift towards internal partnerships.

• - International Collaboration in the U.S.: The United States has seen an increase in international collaborations, reaching 43%. Despite this, its figures remain lower than other advanced economies due to the extensive volume of domestic research. Mainland China has emerged as the U.S.'s largest international partner, primarily through bilateral initiatives.

• - Growth in the U.K.: The United Kingdom has significantly enhanced its international research collaborations, rising from 55% in 2015 to 70% in 2024. The U.S. continues to be the U.K.'s primary partner, yet collaborations with mainland China have observed considerable growth from 5.5% to 14.4%.

• - Canada-US Research Ties: Canada exhibits robust research partnerships with the U.S., with 26.8% of Canadian publications co-authored with American researchers in 2024. Predominantly, these collaborative efforts are evident within the Medical and Health Sciences sector (47.2%) and Natural Sciences (39.5%).

• - Shifts in Australia: Australia has seen a notable transformation in its research partnerships, with mainland China now its leading collaborator, surpassing the U.S. This shift indicates a rise from 9.7% in 2015 to 19.5% in 2024, with many joint efforts focused on Natural Sciences (56.3%) and Engineering and Technology (45.4%).

Gordon Rogers, Senior Manager for Data Science at the Institute for Scientific Information, emphasized that the insights derived from this year’s scorecard underscore the evolving research strategies of G20 nations. He noted, “They are increasingly embracing open access, cultivating deeper international partnerships, and aligning more closely with global priorities such as the Sustainable Development Goals.”

The G20 research and innovation scorecard for 2025 is now accessible for exploration on the Institute for Scientific Information page at Clarivate.com, where users can also find a downloadable executive summary encapsulating the most significant findings and trends. A dedicated blog post offers a detailed analysis of India's research performance within the G20 framework.

This year's findings reflect an encouraging trend in global collaboration in research, underscoring how nations can leverage their collective strengths towards tackling pressing global challenges. The scorecard is an invaluable tool for policymakers and academic institutions seeking to navigate and enhance their contribution to the global research landscape.