India vs Russia: Life science patents granted, by technology
India
836 patents
in 2023
Russia
433 patents
in 2022
India rank
7th
Russia rank
10th
Life science patents granted, by technology over time
- India
- Russia
How they compare
India currently reports 836 patents against 433 patents in Russia, a difference of 403 patents.
That makes India's figure about 1.9 times Russia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Russia ahead.
India ranks 7th and Russia ranks 10th of 65 countries.
Russia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 383.25 patents | 1,370 patents | 986.5 patents | Russia |
| 2010s | 469.8 patents | 1,511 patents | 1,042 patents | Russia |
| 2020s | 738 patents | 1,056 patents | 318.33 patents | Russia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted, by technology, India or Russia?
- India, at 836 patents against 433 patents in Russia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted, by technology between India and Russia?
- 403 patents, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and Russia?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2022.
- How do India and Russia rank globally for life science patents granted, by technology?
- India ranks 7th and Russia ranks 10th 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.