Malta vs South Africa: Life science patents granted by technology
Malta
1
in 1991
South Africa
2
in 2023
Malta rank
55th
South Africa rank
52nd
Life science patents granted by technology over time
- Malta
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 2 against 1 in Malta, a difference of 1.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.0 times Malta's.
Across all 10 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Malta ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 52nd of 65 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malta | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.75 | 468.12 | 465.38 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 2 | 537 | 535 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted by technology, Malta or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 2 against 1 in Malta as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted by technology between Malta and South Africa?
- 1, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malta and South Africa?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 1991.
- How do Malta and South Africa rank globally for life science patents granted by technology?
- Malta ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 52nd 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.