Number of Nobel laureates by country from 1901 to 2018.
Nobel Prize Winners Timeline by Country (1901–2018)
Early 1900s
Europe dominated, especially countries like Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.
Early Nobel Prizes mostly awarded to European scientists, writers, and peace advocates.
United States started emerging as a contender but had fewer laureates initially.
Mid 1900s (1940s–1970s)
United States became the leading country, especially in Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine.
Europe’s share declined somewhat due to World War II disruptions and US scientific investment.
Soviet Union and its allies began contributing, especially in literature and peace prizes.
Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Norway had moderate but steady laureates, especially in Peace and Literature.
Late 1900s to Early 2000s
US dominance grew stronger, holding a majority share of Science Nobel Prizes.
United Kingdom, Germany, and France remained major contributors.
Japan and other East Asian countries began winning more frequently.
Peace and Literature prizes became more globally distributed, including laureates from Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.
2000s–2018
Continued US leadership, but increasing diversity in laureates’ nationalities.
Emerging countries like China, India, and South Korea started appearing as winners, mainly in sciences and peace categories.
Nobel Peace Prize winners increasingly came from conflict zones and human rights activists worldwide.
Prize distribution shows globalization of science, literature, and peace efforts.
Approximate Nobel Laureates by Country (1901–2018)
Country Total Nobel Laureates Notes
United States ~383 Dominant in Sciences, strong overall
United Kingdom ~132 Strong in Literature & Sciences
Germany ~108 Early dominance, still strong
France ~70 Consistent winners, especially Literature
Sweden ~32 Home country, also scientific impact
Russia / USSR ~31 Peace, Literature, and Sciences
Japan ~29 Rapid growth in sciences
Canada ~28 Steady contributions
Switzerland ~26 Science and Peace
Italy ~20 Diverse categories
India ~12 Mostly Peace and Literature
Key Trends:
Scientific Nobel Prizes are heavily concentrated in US, UK, Germany, and France.
Peace Prize sees a more diverse international spread, including non-Western laureates.
Literature prize reflects linguistic and cultural diversity but still dominated by European languages.
Growth in laureates from Asia and developing countries in recent decades.
Source: Data Is Beautiful
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