Finland vs Ireland: Life science patents granted by technology
Finland
4
in 2023
Ireland
3
in 2023
Finland rank
45th
Ireland rank
48th
Life science patents granted by technology over time
- Finland
- Ireland
How they compare
Finland currently reports 4 against 3 in Ireland, a difference of 1.
That makes Finland's figure about 1.3 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 33 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Ireland ahead.
Finland ranks 45th and Ireland ranks 48th of 65 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Finland averaged higher in 3 and Ireland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 107.2 | 170.1 | 62.9 | Ireland |
| 1990s | 146.6 | 244.5 | 97.9 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 105.25 | 7.25 | 98 | Finland |
| 2010s | 5.33 | 3.5 | 1.83 | Finland |
| 2020s | 3.67 | 2 | 1.67 | Finland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted by technology, Finland or Ireland?
- Finland, at 4 against 3 in Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted by technology between Finland and Ireland?
- 1, with Finland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Ireland?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2023.
- How do Finland and Ireland rank globally for life science patents granted by technology?
- Finland ranks 45th and Ireland ranks 48th 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.