Argentina vs Singapore: Life science patents granted, by technology
Argentina
52 patents
in 1995
Singapore
54 patents
in 1995
Argentina rank
23rd
Singapore rank
21st
Life science patents granted, by technology over time
- Argentina
- Singapore
How they compare
Singapore currently reports 54 patents against 52 patents in Argentina, a difference of 2 patents.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 9 shared years of data; in 1983 it was Argentina ahead.
Argentina ranks 23rd and Singapore ranks 21st of 65 countries.
Argentina has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 79.67 patents | 36.67 patents | 43 patents | Argentina |
| 1990s | 72.33 patents | 49.33 patents | 23 patents | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted, by technology, Argentina or Singapore?
- Singapore, at 54 patents against 52 patents in Argentina as of 1995.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted, by technology between Argentina and Singapore?
- 2 patents, with Singapore ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Singapore?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 1983 to 1995.
- How do Argentina and Singapore rank globally for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Argentina ranks 23rd and Singapore ranks 21st of 65 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Life science patents granted, by technology. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Number of pharmaceutical patents granted by the filing office in a given year. Pharmaceutical patents typically cover new drugs, biological treatments or vaccines.