Research on gifted education has expanded significantly over the past decades, yet systematic mapping of its global evolution remains limited. While prior reviews have explored specific aspects, such as socio-emotional needs or program evaluation, few have provided a long-term bibliometric overview that includes both global and regional perspectives. In particular, the contributions of ASEAN countries and the integration of technology-driven approaches have been underexplored. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of 5,010 Scopus-indexed documents on gifted education published between 2000 and 2025. Using VOS viewer (version 1.6.20), co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, and country collaboration networks were analysed. The objective was to identify leading contributors, thematic clusters, collaboration patterns, and emerging research directions in the field. Results indicate that the United States dominates gifted education research, with strong collaborations across Europe and Asia, while Turkey and China serve as secondary hubs. ASEAN countries (e.g., Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore) are visible but remain peripheral in international networks. Keyword analysis revealed four major clusters: (1) pedagogy and curriculum, (2) socio-emotional and psychological dimensions, (3) cognitive and psychometric approaches, and (4) an emerging technology and STEM frontier, including artificial intelligence and online learning. Publication trends show steady growth, with a peak of over 650 annual documents in recent years. This study contributes by providing a 25-year global overview of gifted education research, highlighting both the continuity of traditional themes and the rise of new digital directions. It also underscores the need to strengthen ASEAN’s role in global collaborations. Findings have implications for researchers (expanding international partnerships), policymakers (supporting equitable and innovative gifted programs), and educators (integrating socio-emotional support with technology-enhanced approaches).