Iceland vs Russia: Life science patents granted, by filing office

Iceland
0 patents
in 2023
Russia
0 patents
in 2023
Iceland rank
48th
Russia rank
48th

Life science patents granted, by filing office over time

  • Iceland
  • Russia
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 0 patents against 0 patents in Russia, a difference of 0 patents.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 44 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Russia ahead.

Iceland ranks 48th and Russia ranks 48th of 70 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 1 and Russia in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland Russia Difference Ahead
1980s 3.3 patents 0 patents 3.3 patents Iceland
1990s 7.5 patents 2,396 patents 2,389 patents Russia
2000s 36.6 patents 3,743 patents 3,706 patents Russia
2010s 21.4 patents 4,352 patents 4,331 patents Russia
2020s 1.25 patents 2,696 patents 2,695 patents Russia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher life science patents granted, by filing office, Iceland or Russia?
Iceland, at 0 patents against 0 patents in Russia as of 2023.
What is the difference in life science patents granted, by filing office between Iceland and Russia?
0 patents, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Russia?
44 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2023.
How do Iceland and Russia rank globally for life science patents granted, by filing office?
Iceland ranks 48th and Russia 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

Indicator
Life science patents granted, by filing office
Unit
patents
Source
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
70 places, 3,080 data points, 1980–2023
Last refreshed

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.