Eastern Asia vs Switzerland: Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements
Eastern Asia
4,746
in 2025
Switzerland
1,398
in 2025
Eastern Asia rank
23rd
Switzerland rank
25th
Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements over time
- Eastern Asia
- Switzerland
How they compare
Eastern Asia currently reports 4,746 against 1,398 in Switzerland, a difference of 3,348.
That makes Eastern Asia's figure about 3.4 times Switzerland's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Eastern Asia has been ahead every year.
Eastern Asia ranks 23rd and Switzerland ranks 25th of 38 groups.
Eastern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Asia | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,594 | 447.75 | 2,146 | Eastern Asia |
| 2020s | 4,319 | 1,150 | 3,169 | Eastern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total reported number of standard material transfer agreements, Eastern Asia or Switzerland?
- Eastern Asia, at 4,746 against 1,398 in Switzerland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total reported number of standard material transfer agreements between Eastern Asia and Switzerland?
- 3,348, with Eastern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Asia and Switzerland?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2025.
- How do Eastern Asia and Switzerland rank globally for total reported number of standard material transfer agreements?
- Eastern Asia ranks 23rd and Switzerland ranks 25th 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.