United States vs USSR: Life science patents granted by technology
United States
6,365
in 2023
USSR
441
in 1991
United States rank
2nd
USSR rank
9th
Life science patents granted by technology over time
- United States
- USSR
How they compare
United States currently reports 6,365 against 441 in USSR, a difference of 5,924.
That makes United States's figure about 14.4 times USSR's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
United States ranks 2nd and USSR ranks 9th of 65 countries.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United States | USSR | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,148 | 315.7 | 832.5 | United States |
| 1990s | 1,834 | 378.5 | 1,456 | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted by technology, United States or USSR?
- United States, at 6,365 against 441 in USSR as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted by technology between United States and USSR?
- 5,924, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United States and USSR?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 1991.
- How do United States and USSR rank globally for life science patents granted by technology?
- United States ranks 2nd and USSR ranks 9th 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.