Portugal vs Zimbabwe: Life science patents granted by technology

Portugal
2
in 2023
Zimbabwe
1
in 1995
Portugal rank
52nd
Zimbabwe rank
55th

Life science patents granted by technology over time

  • Portugal
  • Zimbabwe
0100200300400500198020012023

How they compare

Portugal currently reports 2 against 1 in Zimbabwe, a difference of 1.

That makes Portugal's figure about 2.0 times Zimbabwe's.

Across all 16 years both countries report, Portugal has been ahead every year.

Portugal ranks 52nd and Zimbabwe ranks 55th of 65 countries.

Portugal has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Portugal Zimbabwe Difference Ahead
1980s 181.1 18.7 162.4 Portugal
1990s 184.5 8 176.5 Portugal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher life science patents granted by technology, Portugal or Zimbabwe?
Portugal, at 2 against 1 in Zimbabwe as of 2023.
What is the difference in life science patents granted by technology between Portugal and Zimbabwe?
1, with Portugal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and Zimbabwe?
16 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 1995.
How do Portugal and Zimbabwe rank globally for life science patents granted by technology?
Portugal ranks 52nd and Zimbabwe ranks 55th 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.

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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