Belgium vs Nicaragua: Life science patents granted, by technology
Belgium
25 patents
in 2023
Nicaragua
36 patents
in 2021
Belgium rank
27th
Nicaragua rank
24th
Life science patents granted, by technology over time
- Belgium
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Nicaragua currently reports 36 patents against 25 patents in Belgium, a difference of 11 patents.
That makes Nicaragua's figure about 1.4 times Belgium's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Nicaragua has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 27th and Nicaragua ranks 24th of 65 countries.
Nicaragua has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20.33 patents | 49.67 patents | 29.33 patents | Nicaragua |
| 2020s | 21.5 patents | 36.5 patents | 15 patents | Nicaragua |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted, by technology, Belgium or Nicaragua?
- Nicaragua, at 36 patents against 25 patents in Belgium as of 2021.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted, by technology between Belgium and Nicaragua?
- 11 patents, with Nicaragua ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Nicaragua?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2021.
- How do Belgium and Nicaragua rank globally for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Belgium ranks 27th and Nicaragua ranks 24th 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.