Iceland vs Ireland: Life science patents granted by technology
Iceland
3
in 2021
Ireland
3
in 2023
Iceland rank
48th
Ireland rank
48th
Life science patents granted by technology over time
- Iceland
- Ireland
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 3 against 3 in Ireland, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 29 shared years of data; in 1983 it was Ireland ahead.
Iceland ranks 48th and Ireland ranks 48th of 65 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 3 and Ireland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.14 | 169.86 | 166.71 | Ireland |
| 1990s | 5.2 | 244.5 | 239.3 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 21 | 7.25 | 13.75 | Iceland |
| 2010s | 11.33 | 3.5 | 7.83 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted by technology, Iceland or Ireland?
- Iceland, at 3 against 3 in Ireland as of 2021.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted by technology between Iceland and Ireland?
- 0, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Ireland?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1983 to 2021.
- How do Iceland and Ireland rank globally for life science patents granted by technology?
- Iceland ranks 48th 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.