India vs South Korea: Life science patents granted by technology
India
836
in 2023
South Korea
2,686
in 2023
India rank
7th
South Korea rank
4th
Life science patents granted by technology over time
- India
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 2,686 against 836 in India, a difference of 1,850.
That makes South Korea's figure about 3.2 times India's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
India ranks 7th and South Korea ranks 4th of 64 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 383.25 | 1,485 | 1,102 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 469.8 | 2,293 | 1,824 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 762.5 | 2,735 | 1,972 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted by technology, India or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 2,686 against 836 in India as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted by technology between India and South Korea?
- 1,850, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and South Korea?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2023.
- How do India and South Korea rank globally for life science patents granted by technology?
- India ranks 7th and South Korea ranks 4th of 64 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.