Related Global Races
Top Globally
#4 in the world (2021)
Global Patent Applications Ranking
Patent Applications by Residents
1980-2021 158
#5 in the world (2023)
Global Energy Use per Capita Ranking
Energy Use by Country
1990-2024 178
#5 in the world (2022)
Global R&D Expenditure Ranking
Research & Development Expenditure by Country
1996-2022 153
Top in East Asia
#1 in East Asia (2022)
Global Internet Penetration Ranking
Internet Users as % of Population
1990-2022 212
#1 in East Asia (2024)
Global Health Expenditure Ranking
Current Health Expenditure (% of GDP) by Country
2000-2024 193
#1 in East Asia (2023)
Global Energy Use per Capita Ranking
Energy Use by Country
1990-2024 178
Fast Growth
+6.2%/yr (2012-2022)
Global R&D Expenditure Ranking
Research & Development Expenditure by Country
1996-2022 153
+4.6%/yr (2014-2024)
Global Elderly Population Ranking
Population Ages 65+ by Country
1960-2024 215
+4.4%/yr (2013-2023)
Global Mobile Subscriptions Ranking
Mobile Cellular Subscriptions by Country
1980-2023 213