China vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements
China
2,334
in 2025
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2,282
in 2025
China rank
12th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
13th
Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements over time
- China
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
China currently reports 2,334 against 2,282 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 52.
Across all 14 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 12th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 13th of 264 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,565 | 886.12 | 678.88 | China |
| 2020s | 2,206 | 2,042 | 164.17 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total reported number of standard material transfer agreements, China or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- China, at 2,334 against 2,282 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total reported number of standard material transfer agreements between China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 52, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2025.
- How do China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for total reported number of standard material transfer agreements?
- China ranks 12th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 13th of 264 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements (SMTAs) transferring plant genetic resources for food and agriculture to the country (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.