Objective: To compare the hotspots and development frontiers of resilience research at home and abroad in the past 16 years, and provide references for the development of resilience research in China. Methods: With the help of CiteSpace5.6.R3 software, the resilience literature from the Web of Science core collection database and China Knowledge Network (CNKI) periodical database in the past 15 years was visually analyzed and displayed with knowledge map. Results: A total of 884 effective Chinese literatures were retrieved, and 949 valid foreign literatures were published. The frontiers of foreign research extend to clinical applications and the “frontal cortex” of psychopathology. The research focuses on depression, stress, health, anxiety and other fields. Domestic research hotspots mainly focus on “subjective well-being” and “quality of life”. The research focuses on key areas such as psychological resilience, social support, positive psychology, and mental health. Conclusion: The research scope of resilience is wide, and there are certain differences between the domestic research status and foreign countries. Combined with the hot spots and frontiers of foreign resilience research, the domestic resilience research can be further explored.