Estonia vs South Africa: Life science patents granted by technology

Estonia
1
in 2018
South Africa
2
in 2023
Estonia rank
55th
South Africa rank
52nd

Life science patents granted by technology over time

  • Estonia
  • South Africa
02004006008001.0k198020012023

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 2 against 1 in Estonia, a difference of 1.

That makes South Africa's figure about 2.0 times Estonia's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

Estonia ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 52nd of 65 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Estonia South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 18.5 622.25 603.75 South Africa
2000s 49.2 712.2 663 South Africa
2010s 13.89 268.11 254.22 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher life science patents granted by technology, Estonia or South Africa?
South Africa, at 2 against 1 in Estonia as of 2023.
What is the difference in life science patents granted by technology between Estonia and South Africa?
1, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and South Africa?
23 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2018.
How do Estonia and South Africa rank globally for life science patents granted by technology?
Estonia ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 52nd of 65 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