International comparative performance of the UK research base

Data on the performance of the United Kingdom's (UK) research base compared to seven other research-intensive countries (Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and US) and, where data are available, with the EU27, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member countries' groups, and three other fast growing nations (Brazil, Russia and India). Investment and performance in the national research system is tracked in an international setting, combining bibliometric and other research measure across different international indicators, presenting a multifaceted view of the UK's comparative performance in research as well as the trends that may affects its position.