Ireland vs Slovakia: Life science patents granted by technology

Ireland
3
in 2023
Slovakia
3
in 2023
Ireland rank
48th
Slovakia rank
48th

Life science patents granted by technology over time

  • Ireland
  • Slovakia
0200400600198020012023

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 3 against 3 in Slovakia, a difference of 0.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 19 shared years of data; in 1994 it was Ireland ahead.

Ireland ranks 48th and Slovakia ranks 48th of 65 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Slovakia in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Slovakia Difference Ahead
1990s 297 49.5 247.5 Ireland
2000s 7.25 156 148.75 Slovakia
2010s 3.5 16.67 13.17 Slovakia
2020s 2 2.67 0.6667 Slovakia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher life science patents granted by technology, Ireland or Slovakia?
Ireland, at 3 against 3 in Slovakia as of 2023.
What is the difference in life science patents granted by technology between Ireland and Slovakia?
0, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Slovakia?
19 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2023.
How do Ireland and Slovakia rank globally for life science patents granted by technology?
Ireland ranks 48th and Slovakia 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