Serbia vs United Kingdom: Life science patents granted, by technology
Serbia
277 patents
in 2023
United Kingdom
101 patents
in 2023
Serbia rank
12th
United Kingdom rank
15th
Life science patents granted, by technology over time
- Serbia
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Serbia currently reports 277 patents against 101 patents in United Kingdom, a difference of 176 patents.
That makes Serbia's figure about 2.7 times United Kingdom's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 16 shared years of data; in 2008 it was United Kingdom ahead.
Serbia ranks 12th and United Kingdom ranks 15th of 65 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Serbia averaged higher in 2 and United Kingdom in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Serbia | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1 patents | 58.5 patents | 57.5 patents | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 243.7 patents | 51.6 patents | 192.1 patents | Serbia |
| 2020s | 358.75 patents | 83.5 patents | 275.25 patents | Serbia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted, by technology, Serbia or United Kingdom?
- Serbia, at 277 patents against 101 patents in United Kingdom as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted, by technology between Serbia and United Kingdom?
- 176 patents, with Serbia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Serbia and United Kingdom?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2023.
- How do Serbia and United Kingdom rank globally for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Serbia ranks 12th and United Kingdom ranks 15th 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.