Brazil vs United Kingdom: Life science patents granted, by filing office
Life science patents granted, by filing office over time
- Brazil
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Brazil currently reports 2,032 patents against 749 patents in United Kingdom, a difference of 1,283 patents.
That makes Brazil's figure about 2.7 times United Kingdom's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 44 shared years of data; in 1980 it was United Kingdom ahead.
Brazil ranks 8th and United Kingdom ranks 9th of 70 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Brazil averaged higher in 2 and United Kingdom in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 patents | 924.9 patents | 924.9 patents | United Kingdom |
| 1990s | 0.2 patents | 400.2 patents | 400 patents | United Kingdom |
| 2000s | 50.6 patents | 370.4 patents | 319.8 patents | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 582.1 patents | 367.6 patents | 214.5 patents | Brazil |
| 2020s | 3,056 patents | 719.5 patents | 2,336 patents | Brazil |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted, by filing office, Brazil or United Kingdom?
- Brazil, at 2,032 patents against 749 patents in United Kingdom as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted, by filing office between Brazil and United Kingdom?
- 1,283 patents, with Brazil ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and United Kingdom?
- 44 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2023.
- How do Brazil and United Kingdom rank globally for life science patents granted, by filing office?
- Brazil ranks 8th and United Kingdom ranks 9th of 70 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 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.