Brazil vs Malaysia: Life science patents granted, by technology
Brazil
764 patents
in 2023
Malaysia
343 patents
in 2023
Brazil rank
8th
Malaysia rank
11th
Life science patents granted, by technology over time
- Brazil
- Malaysia
How they compare
Brazil currently reports 764 patents against 343 patents in Malaysia, a difference of 421 patents.
That makes Brazil's figure about 2.2 times Malaysia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Malaysia ahead.
Brazil ranks 8th and Malaysia ranks 11th of 65 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Brazil averaged higher in 1 and Malaysia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.5 patents | 161.2 patents | 147.7 patents | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 193.6 patents | 199.8 patents | 6.2 patents | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 1,090 patents | 283.5 patents | 806.5 patents | Brazil |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted, by technology, Brazil or Malaysia?
- Brazil, at 764 patents against 343 patents in Malaysia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted, by technology between Brazil and Malaysia?
- 421 patents, with Brazil ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Malaysia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Brazil and Malaysia rank globally for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Brazil ranks 8th and Malaysia ranks 11th 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.