Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Hong Kong: Life science patents granted, by filing office
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0 patents
in 2023
Hong Kong
0 patents
in 2023
Bosnia and Herzegovina rank
48th
Hong Kong rank
48th
Life science patents granted, by filing office over time
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Hong Kong
How they compare
Bosnia and Herzegovina currently reports 0 patents against 0 patents in Hong Kong, a difference of 0 patents.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 44 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Hong Kong ahead.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 48th and Hong Kong ranks 48th of 70 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Bosnia and Herzegovina averaged higher in 1 and Hong Kong in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Hong Kong | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 patents | 0 patents | 0 patents | — |
| 1990s | 2.4 patents | 1 patents | 1.4 patents | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 2000s | 0 patents | 124.1 patents | 124.1 patents | Hong Kong |
| 2010s | 0 patents | 45 patents | 45 patents | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 0 patents | 30 patents | 30 patents | Hong Kong |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted, by filing office, Bosnia and Herzegovina or Hong Kong?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina, at 0 patents against 0 patents in Hong Kong as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted, by filing office between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hong Kong?
- 0 patents, with Bosnia and Herzegovina ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hong Kong?
- 44 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2023.
- How do Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hong Kong rank globally for life science patents granted, by filing office?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 48th and Hong Kong ranks 48th of 70 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Life science patents granted, by filing office. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Patents granted within the fields of medical technology, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals by filing office. These patents cover a wide range of innovations, such as medical devices, diagnostic methods, genetic engineering techniques, biotechnological processes and new drugs.