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
0200400600198020012023

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.

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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