South Africa vs Zimbabwe: Life science patents granted by technology

South Africa
2
in 2023
Zimbabwe
1
in 1995
South Africa rank
52nd
Zimbabwe rank
55th

Life science patents granted by technology over time

  • South Africa
  • Zimbabwe
02004006008001.0k198020012023

How they compare

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

That makes South Africa's figure about 2.0 times Zimbabwe's.

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

South Africa ranks 52nd and Zimbabwe ranks 55th of 65 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Zimbabwe Difference Ahead
1980s 464.6 18.7 445.9 South Africa
1990s 539.17 8 531.17 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 Zimbabwe?
South Africa, at 2 against 1 in Zimbabwe as of 2023.
What is the difference in life science patents granted by technology between South Africa and Zimbabwe?
1, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zimbabwe?
16 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 1995.
How do South Africa and Zimbabwe rank globally for life science patents granted by technology?
South Africa 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