Global AI publications

Indicator ID: ai_publications_total ยท Updated: 2026-02-15

2025 total

2.34M

Estimated global AI-related publications across indexed sources.

5-year CAGR

+14.2%

Compound annual growth rate for 2020-2025.

Publications by region (2025)

China
930k
US
725k
EU
613k
India
472k

Data sources

  • OpenAlex snapshot (2026-02 release)
  • Dimensions AI keyword panel v3
  • Manual mapping dictionary v0.9

Interpretation notes

  • Total volume is useful for trend analysis, not direct quality ranking.
  • Keyword taxonomies can drift and should be cross-checked.
  • Download data to reproduce results with alternative definitions.
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