Nicaragua vs Spain: Life science patents granted by technology

Nicaragua
36
in 2021
Spain
30
in 2023
Nicaragua rank
23rd
Spain rank
25th

Life science patents granted by technology over time

  • Nicaragua
  • Spain
0200400600800198020012023

How they compare

Nicaragua currently reports 36 against 30 in Spain, a difference of 6.

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 23rd and Spain ranks 25th of 64 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 75.14 62.57 Spain
2010s 63.1 96.2 33.1 Spain
2020s 36.5 27.5 9 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 against 30 in Spain as of 2021.
What is the difference in life science patents granted by technology between Nicaragua and Spain?
6, 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 23rd and Spain ranks 25th 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Life science patents granted by technology
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
65 places, 2,044 data points, 1980–2023
Last refreshed