South Korea vs USSR: Life science patents granted by technology
South Korea
2,686
in 2023
USSR
441
in 1991
South Korea rank
4th
USSR rank
1st
Life science patents granted by technology over time
- South Korea
- USSR
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 2,686 against 441 in USSR, a difference of 2,245.
That makes South Korea's figure about 6.1 times USSR's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, USSR has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 4th and USSR ranks 1st of 64 countries.
USSR has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | USSR | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 87.1 | 315.7 | 228.6 | USSR |
| 1990s | 225.5 | 378.5 | 153 | USSR |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted by technology, South Korea or USSR?
- South Korea, at 2,686 against 441 in USSR as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted by technology between South Korea and USSR?
- 2,245, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and USSR?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 1991.
- How do South Korea and USSR rank globally for life science patents granted by technology?
- South Korea ranks 4th 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.