Bibliometric Analysis on Livelihood Security Research: Trends, Patterns And Future Directions

Livelihood security has become a central theme in development research, closely linked with food security, climate change, and sustainability. This study presents a bibliometric analysis of 514 Scopus-indexed articles published between 2014 and 2024 in economics, econometrics, and finance. It explores publication trends, citation impact, key journals, authors, institutions, and global collaborations. Results show a steady rise in research, peaking in 2024, reflecting its growing global significance. Major journals such as Marine Policy, Environment, Development and Sustainability, and World Development shaped the discourse. India ranked highest in publications and citations, followed by the USA and Australia. Leading contributors include Belton B, Balasubramanya S, and institutions like Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and Michigan State University. Core themes include food security, climate change, and sustainability, with emerging interests in smallholder farming and adaptive management. The study concludes by emphasizing interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts for sustainable livelihood development.