Malaysia vs United Kingdom: Life science patents granted, by filing office
Life science patents granted, by filing office over time
- Malaysia
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 749 patents against 642 patents in Malaysia, a difference of 107 patents.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.2 times Malaysia's.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 44 shared years of data; in 1980 it was United Kingdom ahead.
Malaysia ranks 10th and United Kingdom ranks 9th of 70 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Malaysia averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 32 patents | 924.9 patents | 892.9 patents | United Kingdom |
| 1990s | 125.2 patents | 400.2 patents | 275 patents | United Kingdom |
| 2000s | 279.4 patents | 370.4 patents | 91 patents | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 390.9 patents | 367.6 patents | 23.3 patents | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 580.25 patents | 719.5 patents | 139.25 patents | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted, by filing office, Malaysia or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 749 patents against 642 patents in Malaysia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted, by filing office between Malaysia and United Kingdom?
- 107 patents, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and United Kingdom?
- 44 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2023.
- How do Malaysia and United Kingdom rank globally for life science patents granted, by filing office?
- Malaysia ranks 10th 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.