Austria vs South Africa: Life science patents granted by technology

Austria
2
in 2023
South Africa
2
in 2023
Austria rank
52nd
South Africa rank
52nd

Life science patents granted by technology over time

  • Austria
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Austria currently reports 2 against 2 in South Africa, a difference of 0.

Across all 43 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

Austria ranks 52nd and South Africa ranks 52nd of 65 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Austria South Africa Difference Ahead
1980s 119.4 464.6 345.2 South Africa
1990s 38.5 572.4 533.9 South Africa
2000s 18.2 712.2 694 South Africa
2010s 6.4 243.7 237.3 South Africa
2020s 1.33 8 6.67 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher life science patents granted by technology, Austria or South Africa?
Austria, at 2 against 2 in South Africa as of 2023.
What is the difference in life science patents granted by technology between Austria and South Africa?
0, with Austria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Austria and South Africa?
43 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2023.
How do Austria and South Africa rank globally for life science patents granted by technology?
Austria ranks 52nd and South Africa ranks 52nd 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