Northern Africa vs Switzerland: Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements
Northern Africa
4,625
in 2025
Switzerland
1,398
in 2025
Northern Africa rank
24th
Switzerland rank
25th
Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements over time
- Northern Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
Northern Africa currently reports 4,625 against 1,398 in Switzerland, a difference of 3,227.
That makes Northern Africa's figure about 3.3 times Switzerland's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Northern Africa has been ahead every year.
Northern Africa ranks 24th and Switzerland ranks 25th of 38 groups.
Northern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Northern Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,601 | 447.75 | 3,154 | Northern Africa |
| 2020s | 4,521 | 1,150 | 3,372 | Northern Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total reported number of standard material transfer agreements, Northern Africa or Switzerland?
- Northern Africa, at 4,625 against 1,398 in Switzerland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total reported number of standard material transfer agreements between Northern Africa and Switzerland?
- 3,227, with Northern Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa and Switzerland?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2025.
- How do Northern Africa and Switzerland rank globally for total reported number of standard material transfer agreements?
- Northern Africa ranks 24th 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.