South America vs Switzerland: Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements
South America
5,368
in 2025
Switzerland
1,398
in 2025
South America rank
20th
Switzerland rank
25th
Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements over time
- South America
- Switzerland
How they compare
South America currently reports 5,368 against 1,398 in Switzerland, a difference of 3,970.
That makes South America's figure about 3.8 times Switzerland's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South America has been ahead every year.
South America ranks 20th and Switzerland ranks 25th of 38 groups.
South America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South America | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,072 | 447.75 | 3,624 | South America |
| 2020s | 5,228 | 1,150 | 4,078 | South America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total reported number of standard material transfer agreements, South America or Switzerland?
- South America, at 5,368 against 1,398 in Switzerland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total reported number of standard material transfer agreements between South America and Switzerland?
- 3,970, with South America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South America and Switzerland?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2025.
- How do South America and Switzerland rank globally for total reported number of standard material transfer agreements?
- South America ranks 20th 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.