Belgium vs Jordan: Life science patents granted, by technology
Belgium
25 patents
in 2023
Jordan
23 patents
in 2023
Belgium rank
27th
Jordan rank
28th
Life science patents granted, by technology over time
- Belgium
- Jordan
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 25 patents against 23 patents in Jordan, a difference of 2 patents.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.1 times Jordan's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 14 shared years of data; in 1982 it was Belgium ahead.
Belgium ranks 27th and Jordan ranks 28th of 65 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 2 and Jordan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Jordan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 138.25 patents | 5.25 patents | 133 patents | Belgium |
| 2010s | 20.33 patents | 15.67 patents | 4.67 patents | Belgium |
| 2020s | 23.25 patents | 63.5 patents | 40.25 patents | Jordan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted, by technology, Belgium or Jordan?
- Belgium, at 25 patents against 23 patents in Jordan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted, by technology between Belgium and Jordan?
- 2 patents, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Jordan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 2023.
- How do Belgium and Jordan rank globally for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Belgium ranks 27th and Jordan ranks 28th 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.