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2025 AnalysisAn in-depth look at the Highly Cited Researchers 2025 listhttps://clarivate.com/highly-cited-researchers/analysis/The Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list identifies and celebrates individuals who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their fields of research. Through rigorous selection criteria and comprehensive analysis, we recognize researchers whose exceptional and community-wide contributions shape the future of science, technology and academia globally.This program also emphasizes our commitment to research integrity. Our evaluation and selection process continues to evolve with filters to address issues including hyper-prolific authorship, excessive self-citation, anomalous publication and citation patterns and profiles, ensuring that recognized researchers meet the benchmarks we require for this program.An exploration of this global landscape of top-tier research talent provides us with insights on global research and innovation trends.This year Clarivate has designated 7,131 Highly Cited Researcher awards to 6,868 individuals. Some researchers have been recognized in more than one Essential Science Indicators (ESI) field, resulting in more designations than individual awardees. This analysis, which includes the distribution of designations across nations and institutions, reflects the impact of these 6,868 individuals, distributed across fields, in accordance with the size of each.Details: Highly Cited Researcher awards by ESI field and cross-field categoryTop 10 countries/regions by number of Highly Cited Researcher awardsTop 52 homes to Highly Cited Researcher awards 2025