South Africa vs Ukraine: Life science patents granted by technology
South Africa
2
in 2023
Ukraine
1
in 2023
South Africa rank
52nd
Ukraine rank
55th
Life science patents granted by technology over time
- South Africa
- Ukraine
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 2 against 1 in Ukraine, a difference of 1.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.0 times Ukraine's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 31 shared years of data; in 1993 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 52nd and Ukraine ranks 55th of 65 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 3 and Ukraine in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 578.43 | 22 | 556.43 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 712.2 | 361.2 | 351 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 243.7 | 363.2 | 119.5 | Ukraine |
| 2020s | 8.25 | 2.25 | 6 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted by technology, South Africa or Ukraine?
- South Africa, at 2 against 1 in Ukraine as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted by technology between South Africa and Ukraine?
- 1, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Ukraine?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Ukraine rank globally for life science patents granted by technology?
- South Africa ranks 52nd and Ukraine 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.