Bulgaria vs Hungary: Life science patents granted, by technology
Bulgaria
8 patents
in 2023
Hungary
10 patents
in 2023
Bulgaria rank
39th
Hungary rank
38th
Life science patents granted, by technology over time
- Bulgaria
- Hungary
How they compare
Hungary currently reports 10 patents against 8 patents in Bulgaria, a difference of 2 patents.
That makes Hungary's figure about 1.2 times Bulgaria's.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 44 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Hungary ahead.
Bulgaria ranks 39th and Hungary ranks 38th of 65 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Bulgaria averaged higher in 1 and Hungary in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bulgaria | Hungary | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 47.9 patents | 287.6 patents | 239.7 patents | Hungary |
| 1990s | 53.7 patents | 385.7 patents | 332 patents | Hungary |
| 2000s | 67.5 patents | 56 patents | 11.5 patents | Bulgaria |
| 2010s | 17.8 patents | 87.2 patents | 69.4 patents | Hungary |
| 2020s | 5 patents | 10 patents | 5 patents | Hungary |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted, by technology, Bulgaria or Hungary?
- Hungary, at 10 patents against 8 patents in Bulgaria as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted, by technology between Bulgaria and Hungary?
- 2 patents, with Hungary ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and Hungary?
- 44 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2023.
- How do Bulgaria and Hungary rank globally for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Bulgaria ranks 39th and Hungary ranks 38th 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.