The 2024 CiteScore metrics have now been released in Scopus, and the results reflect a strong year for MDPI's journals. Nearly 90% of our Scopus-ranked titles are now placed in Q1 or Q2 of their subjects, with many showing steady growth in citations and increased visibility across their fields. It's encouraging to see this recognition of the work being done by our editorial teams, authors, and reviewers.

This year, a total of 322 MDPI journals received a CiteScore, up from 274 journals last year. Of these, 283 journals (88%) are ranked above average (placed in Q1 or Q2) in at least one of their assigned subject areas, with 39 titles now positioned in the top 10% of their fields. Among the 274 journals previously ranked, 237 (approximately 85%) received a higher CiteScore compared to last year—an encouraging sign of continued growth and impact.

We’re also pleased to share that 48 MDPI journals received a CiteScore for the first time, marking a key milestone in their development. We'd like to thank everyone who contributed to this year's success, and we look forward to continuing to support our community in sharing meaningful, high-quality research.

To see our full list of journals covered in Scopus, see here.

Data Summary

• 48 MDPI journals received a CiteScore for the first time.

• 237 of 274 previously ranked journals (85%) saw an increase in their CiteScore compared to last year.

• 283 journals (88%) rank above average (in Q1 or Q2).

• 39 journals are placed in the top 10% of their subject categories.

Data Source

All citation data and rankings are based on the 2024 CiteScore metrics released by Scopus, Elsevier’s abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature. The current CiteScores measure the average number of citations within a journal over a four-year window (2021–2024).