Belgium vs Spain: Life science patents granted by technology

Belgium
25
in 2023
Spain
30
in 2023
Belgium rank
26th
Spain rank
25th

Life science patents granted by technology over time

  • Belgium
  • Spain
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 30 against 25 in Belgium, a difference of 5.

That makes Spain's figure about 1.2 times Belgium's.

Across all 18 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 26th and Spain ranks 25th of 64 countries.

Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Spain Difference Ahead
1980s 153 603.75 450.75 Spain
2010s 20.33 78.5 58.17 Spain
2020s 23.25 28 4.75 Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher life science patents granted by technology, Belgium or Spain?
Spain, at 30 against 25 in Belgium as of 2023.
What is the difference in life science patents granted by technology between Belgium and Spain?
5, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Spain?
18 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2023.
How do Belgium and Spain rank globally for life science patents granted by technology?
Belgium ranks 26th and Spain ranks 25th of 64 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