Denmark vs Finland: Life science patents granted, by technology
Denmark
6 patents
in 2023
Finland
4 patents
in 2023
Denmark rank
42nd
Finland rank
45th
Life science patents granted, by technology over time
- Denmark
- Finland
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 6 patents against 4 patents in Finland, a difference of 2 patents.
That makes Denmark's figure about 1.5 times Finland's.
The two have swapped places 11 times across 44 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Finland ahead.
Denmark ranks 42nd and Finland ranks 45th of 65 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 2 and Finland in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Finland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 83.7 patents | 107.2 patents | 23.5 patents | Finland |
| 1990s | 148.6 patents | 146.6 patents | 2 patents | Denmark |
| 2000s | 43.3 patents | 88.3 patents | 45 patents | Finland |
| 2010s | 4.1 patents | 8.7 patents | 4.6 patents | Finland |
| 2020s | 4.75 patents | 4.25 patents | 0.5 patents | Denmark |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted, by technology, Denmark or Finland?
- Denmark, at 6 patents against 4 patents in Finland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted, by technology between Denmark and Finland?
- 2 patents, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Finland?
- 44 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2023.
- How do Denmark and Finland rank globally for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Denmark ranks 42nd and Finland ranks 45th of 65 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Life science patents granted, by technology. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Number of pharmaceutical patents granted by the filing office in a given year. Pharmaceutical patents typically cover new drugs, biological treatments or vaccines.