Iceland vs Turkey: Life science patents granted, by technology
Iceland
3 patents
in 2021
Turkey
3 patents
in 1997
Iceland rank
48th
Turkey rank
48th
Life science patents granted, by technology over time
- Iceland
- Turkey
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 3 patents against 3 patents in Turkey, a difference of 0 patents.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 13 shared years of data; in 1983 it was Turkey ahead.
Iceland ranks 48th and Turkey ranks 48th of 65 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Turkey | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.2 patents | 2.2 patents | 1 patents | Iceland |
| 1990s | 5.25 patents | 4.5 patents | 0.75 patents | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted, by technology, Iceland or Turkey?
- Iceland, at 3 patents against 3 patents in Turkey as of 2021.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted, by technology between Iceland and Turkey?
- 0 patents, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Turkey?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 1983 to 1997.
- How do Iceland and Turkey rank globally for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Iceland ranks 48th and Turkey ranks 48th 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.