Nicaragua vs Spain: Life science patents granted, by technology
Nicaragua
36 patents
in 2021
Spain
30 patents
in 2023
Nicaragua rank
24th
Spain rank
26th
Life science patents granted, by technology over time
- Nicaragua
- Spain
How they compare
Nicaragua currently reports 36 patents against 30 patents in Spain, a difference of 6 patents.
That makes Nicaragua's figure about 1.2 times Spain's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Spain ahead.
Nicaragua ranks 24th and Spain ranks 26th of 65 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Nicaragua averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nicaragua | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.57 patents | 75.14 patents | 62.57 patents | Spain |
| 2010s | 63.1 patents | 96.2 patents | 33.1 patents | Spain |
| 2020s | 36.5 patents | 27.5 patents | 9 patents | Nicaragua |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted, by technology, Nicaragua or Spain?
- Nicaragua, at 36 patents against 30 patents in Spain as of 2021.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted, by technology between Nicaragua and Spain?
- 6 patents, with Nicaragua ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nicaragua and Spain?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2021.
- How do Nicaragua and Spain rank globally for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Nicaragua ranks 24th and Spain ranks 26th 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.