Hungary vs Sweden: Life science patents granted, by technology
Hungary
10 patents
in 2023
Sweden
7 patents
in 2023
Hungary rank
38th
Sweden rank
40th
Life science patents granted, by technology over time
- Hungary
- Sweden
How they compare
Hungary currently reports 10 patents against 7 patents in Sweden, a difference of 3 patents.
That makes Hungary's figure about 1.4 times Sweden's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1982 it was Hungary ahead.
Hungary ranks 38th and Sweden ranks 40th of 65 countries.
Hungary has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 319 patents | 1.67 patents | 317.33 patents | Hungary |
| 1990s | 364.29 patents | 21.86 patents | 342.43 patents | Hungary |
| 2000s | 56 patents | 14.6 patents | 41.4 patents | Hungary |
| 2010s | 87.2 patents | 3.9 patents | 83.3 patents | Hungary |
| 2020s | 10 patents | 5.25 patents | 4.75 patents | Hungary |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted, by technology, Hungary or Sweden?
- Hungary, at 10 patents against 7 patents in Sweden as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted, by technology between Hungary and Sweden?
- 3 patents, with Hungary ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Sweden?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 2023.
- How do Hungary and Sweden rank globally for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Hungary ranks 38th and Sweden ranks 40th 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.