Germany vs Japan: Patents related to recycling and secondary raw materials
Germany
78.85
in 2021
Japan
1,598
in 2021
Germany rank
5th
Japan rank
2nd
Patents related to recycling and secondary raw materials over time
- Germany
- Japan
How they compare
Japan currently reports 1,598 against 78.85 in Germany, a difference of 1,519.
That makes Japan's figure about 20.3 times Germany's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Japan has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 5th and Japan ranks 2nd of 35 countries.
Japan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 104.43 | 1,400 | 1,295 | Japan |
| 2010s | 92.85 | 691.14 | 598.29 | Japan |
| 2020s | 108.22 | 1,296 | 1,188 | Japan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher patents related to recycling and secondary raw materials, Germany or Japan?
- Japan, at 1,598 against 78.85 in Germany as of 2021.
- What is the difference in patents related to recycling and secondary raw materials between Germany and Japan?
- 1,519, with Japan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Japan?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Germany and Japan rank globally for patents related to recycling and secondary raw materials?
- Germany ranks 5th and Japan ranks 2nd of 35 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Patents related to recycling and secondary raw materials. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.