Australia vs Russia: Life science patents granted by technology

Australia
1,746
in 2023
Russia
433
in 2022
Australia rank
6th
Russia rank
10th

Life science patents granted by technology over time

  • Australia
  • Russia
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How they compare

Australia currently reports 1,746 against 433 in Russia, a difference of 1,313.

That makes Australia's figure about 4.0 times Russia's.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 31 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Australia ahead.

Australia ranks 6th and Russia ranks 10th of 65 countries.

Australia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Australia Russia Difference Ahead
1990s 1,044 842.38 201.75 Australia
2000s 1,398 1,208 190.6 Australia
2010s 2,068 1,511 557 Australia
2020s 1,926 1,056 869.67 Australia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher life science patents granted by technology, Australia or Russia?
Australia, at 1,746 against 433 in Russia as of 2023.
What is the difference in life science patents granted by technology between Australia and Russia?
1,313, with Australia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Russia?
31 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2022.
How do Australia and Russia rank globally for life science patents granted by technology?
Australia ranks 6th and Russia ranks 10th of 65 countries.
Where does this data come from?
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

Indicator
Life science patents granted by technology
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
65 places, 2,044 data points, 1980–2023
Last refreshed