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Highly Cited Researchers 19.735 Scientists Citation in South Africa Rankings - 2026
See how widely and consistently research is cited with real-time citation rankings.
Covering 2.6 million scientists, this list evaluates both total and last 5 years’ citation counts to measure scientific influence and highlight Highly Cited Researchers.
Built on transparency, it also addresses unethical practices and encourages reporting of violations. Compare results across 13 fields and 221 disciplines.
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
216
World Rank
1
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
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Total329,221
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Last 5 Years218,786
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Last 5 Years / Total0.665
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
270
World Rank
2
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Citation Metrics
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Total315,071
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Last 5 Years135,211
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Last 5 Years / Total0.429
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,086
World Rank
3
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Citation Metrics
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Total191,981
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Last 5 Years74,056
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Last 5 Years / Total0.386
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,382
World Rank
4
Country Rank
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Citation Metrics
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Total170,027
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Last 5 Years102,698
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Last 5 Years / Total0.604
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,394
World Rank
5
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Citation Metrics
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Total168,886
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Last 5 Years105,624
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Last 5 Years / Total0.625
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,684
World Rank
6
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
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Total154,566
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Last 5 Years71,195
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Last 5 Years / Total0.461
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,871
World Rank
7
Country Rank
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Citation Metrics
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Total146,540
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Last 5 Years75,043
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Last 5 Years / Total0.512
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
3,008
World Rank
8
Country Rank
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
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Total114,447
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Last 5 Years61,292
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Last 5 Years / Total0.536
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
3,431
World Rank
9
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
invasion ecology | invasion biology | invasion science | conservation biology | biological invasion
invasion ecology | invasion biology | invasion science | conservation biology | biological invasion
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Total107,017
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Last 5 Years45,708
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Last 5 Years / Total0.427
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
4,432
World Rank
10
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Citation Metrics
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Total92,274
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Last 5 Years43,067
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Last 5 Years / Total0.467
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
4,632
World Rank
11
Country Rank
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Citation Metrics
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Total89,782
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Last 5 Years47,197
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Last 5 Years / Total0.526
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
4,711
World Rank
12
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Citation Metrics
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Total88,878
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Last 5 Years39,352
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Last 5 Years / Total0.443
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
4,764
World Rank
13
Country Rank
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Citation Metrics
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Total88,218
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Last 5 Years70,663
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Last 5 Years / Total0.801
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
5,172
World Rank
14
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Medical and Health Sciences / Epidemiology and Public Health
Global Health | Evidence synthesis | Infectious Disease Epidemiology | Vaccinology | HI
Global Health | Evidence synthesis | Infectious Disease Epidemiology | Vaccinology | HI
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Total84,301
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Last 5 Years76,183
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Last 5 Years / Total0.904
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
5,293
World Rank
15
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Citation Metrics
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Total83,090
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Last 5 Years38,766
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Last 5 Years / Total0.467
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
5,590
World Rank
16
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Citation Metrics
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Total80,514
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Last 5 Years51,931
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Last 5 Years / Total0.645
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
5,987
World Rank
17
Country Rank
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Citation Metrics
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Total77,287
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Last 5 Years36,580
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Last 5 Years / Total0.473
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
6,026
World Rank
18
Country Rank
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
History, Philosophy, Theology / History
African politics | history | colonialism | race | enlightenmen
African politics | history | colonialism | race | enlightenmen
Citation Metrics
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Total77,041
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Last 5 Years46,108
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Last 5 Years / Total0.598
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
6,110
World Rank
19
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Citation Metrics
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Total76,488
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Last 5 Years26,310
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Last 5 Years / Total0.344
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
6,179
World Rank
20
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Citation Metrics
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Total76,017
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Last 5 Years49,715
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Last 5 Years / Total0.654
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
6,268
World Rank
21
Country Rank
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Citation Metrics
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Total75,294
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Last 5 Years31,968
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Last 5 Years / Total0.425
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
7,104
World Rank
22
Country Rank
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Medical and Health Sciences / Epidemiology and Public Health
Epidemiology | Evidence Synthesis | Implementation Scienc
Epidemiology | Evidence Synthesis | Implementation Scienc
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Total69,591
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Last 5 Years62,271
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Last 5 Years / Total0.895
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
7,165
World Rank
23
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Citation Metrics
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Total69,219
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Last 5 Years14,475
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Last 5 Years / Total0.209
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
7,230
World Rank
24
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Citation Metrics
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Total68,860
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Last 5 Years61,671
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Last 5 Years / Total0.896
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
8,507
World Rank
25
Country Rank
11
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Citation Metrics
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Total62,076
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Last 5 Years24,261
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Last 5 Years / Total0.391
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