Japan vs USSR: Life science patents granted by technology
Japan
4,732
in 2023
USSR
441
in 1991
Japan rank
3rd
USSR rank
1st
Life science patents granted by technology over time
- Japan
- USSR
How they compare
Japan currently reports 4,732 against 441 in USSR, a difference of 4,291.
That makes Japan's figure about 10.7 times USSR's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Japan has been ahead every year.
Japan ranks 3rd and USSR ranks 1st of 64 countries.
Japan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Japan | USSR | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 706.5 | 315.7 | 390.8 | Japan |
| 1990s | 943.5 | 378.5 | 565 | Japan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted by technology, Japan or USSR?
- Japan, at 4,732 against 441 in USSR as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted by technology between Japan and USSR?
- 4,291, with Japan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Japan and USSR?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 1991.
- How do Japan and USSR rank globally for life science patents granted by technology?
- Japan ranks 3rd and USSR ranks 1st 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.