Eastern Africa vs Japan: Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements
Eastern Africa
6,995
in 2025
Japan
1,845
in 2025
Eastern Africa rank
17th
Japan rank
20th
Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements over time
- Eastern Africa
- Japan
How they compare
Eastern Africa currently reports 6,995 against 1,845 in Japan, a difference of 5,150.
That makes Eastern Africa's figure about 3.8 times Japan's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Eastern Africa has been ahead every year.
Eastern Africa ranks 17th and Japan ranks 20th of 38 groups.
Eastern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Africa | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,785 | 664.88 | 3,120 | Eastern Africa |
| 2020s | 6,665 | 1,578 | 5,087 | Eastern Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total reported number of standard material transfer agreements, Eastern Africa or Japan?
- Eastern Africa, at 6,995 against 1,845 in Japan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total reported number of standard material transfer agreements between Eastern Africa and Japan?
- 5,150, with Eastern Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Africa and Japan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2025.
- How do Eastern Africa and Japan rank globally for total reported number of standard material transfer agreements?
- Eastern Africa ranks 17th and Japan ranks 20th of 38 groups.
- 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.