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Global Research Index

Who is studying women's health?

Countries ranked by research investment, policy support, and peer-reviewed output.

Global Index

Women's Health Research Index

Ranks funding levels, active policy support, and peer-reviewed output. Updated April 2026.

1🇸🇪

Sweden↑

Highest per-capita women's health R&D spend globally

2🇳🇱

Netherlands→

Home of Cochrane; world-leading hormonal research

3🇳🇴

Norway↑

Gender equity mandated in all government research grants

4🇩🇰

Denmark→

National health registries power global epidemiology

5🇦🇺

Australia↑

NHMRC-funded; leads PCOS and reproductive guidelines

6🇨🇦

Canada→

CIHR maintains a dedicated women's health portfolio

7🇫🇮

Finland→

Population registries; strong reproductive health output

8🇩🇪

Germany→

DFG-funded; major pharmaceutical and academic output

9🇬🇧

United Kingdom↓

UKRI budget cuts reducing research capacity since 2024

10🇫🇷

France→

INSERM active; leads nutrition and endocrinology research

11🇨🇭

Switzerland→

SNSF stable; strength in thyroid and endocrine research

12🇳🇿

New Zealand→

PBRF-funded; strong reproductive policy framework

13🇯🇵

Japan↓

High publication volume but structural gender policy gaps

14🇮🇹

Italy→

Academic output strong; reproductive policy environment restrictive

15🇺🇸

United States↓↓

NIH & Title X funding cut; DOGE halted key women's health grants

Score weights: research funding (40%) · active policy support (35%) · peer-reviewed output (25%). Reflects April 2026 political environment.

Global Index

Skincare & Dermatology Research Index

Ranks clinical trial output, cosmetic dermatology innovation, and ingredient safety research. Updated April 2026.

1🇰🇷

South Korea↑↑

Global leader in cosmetic dermatology innovation and clinical trials

2🇫🇷

France→

INSERM-backed; deep expertise in cosmetic chemistry and formulation science

3🇯🇵

Japan↑

Pioneered photoaging research; strong cosmeceutical regulatory framework

4🇺🇸

United States→

AAD and FDA-driven; largest volume of dermatology RCTs globally

5🇩🇪

Germany→

Beiersdorf and academic centers lead ingredient efficacy research

6🇦🇺

Australia↑

World-leading UV and skin cancer research; strong sunscreen science

7🇬🇧

United Kingdom→

BAD and NHS dermatology; strong evidence-based aesthetic guidelines

8🇧🇷

Brazil↑

Second-largest cosmetic surgery market; growing clinical research output

9🇮🇹

Italy→

Strong in injectable and laser research; active cosmetic dermatology societies

10🇨🇭

Switzerland→

Home to major skincare R&D labs; strong regulatory environment

11🇸🇪

Sweden→

Karolinska-led dermatology research; focus on skin barrier science

12🇮🇳

India↑↑

Fast-growing dermatology research output; Ayurvedic integration studies

13🇨🇳

China↑↑

Rapidly expanding clinical trials; major cosmeceutical market growth

14🇹🇭

Thailand↑

Growing aesthetic medicine hub; increasing clinical research capacity

15🇳🇬

Nigeria↑

Emerging dermatology research; focus on melanin-rich skin science

Score weights: clinical trial volume (35%) · cosmetic dermatology innovation (30%) · ingredient safety research (20%) · regulatory framework (15%).

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