Malaysia vs Mexico: Life science patents granted, by technology
Malaysia
343 patents
in 2023
Mexico
106 patents
in 2020
Malaysia rank
11th
Mexico rank
14th
Life science patents granted, by technology over time
- Malaysia
- Mexico
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 343 patents against 106 patents in Mexico, a difference of 237 patents.
That makes Malaysia's figure about 3.2 times Mexico's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 33 shared years of data; in 1981 it was Malaysia ahead.
Malaysia ranks 11th and Mexico ranks 14th of 65 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Malaysia averaged higher in 4 and Mexico in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 39.4 patents | 3 patents | 36.4 patents | Malaysia |
| 1990s | 62.38 patents | 33.12 patents | 29.25 patents | Malaysia |
| 2000s | 161.2 patents | 4.9 patents | 156.3 patents | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 201.89 patents | 428.78 patents | 226.89 patents | Mexico |
| 2020s | 114 patents | 106 patents | 8 patents | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted, by technology, Malaysia or Mexico?
- Malaysia, at 343 patents against 106 patents in Mexico as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted, by technology between Malaysia and Mexico?
- 237 patents, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Mexico?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2020.
- How do Malaysia and Mexico rank globally for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Malaysia ranks 11th and Mexico ranks 14th 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.