Latvia vs Switzerland: Life science patents granted, by technology
Latvia
4 patents
in 2023
Switzerland
6 patents
in 2023
Latvia rank
45th
Switzerland rank
42nd
Life science patents granted, by technology over time
- Latvia
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 6 patents against 4 patents in Latvia, a difference of 2 patents.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.5 times Latvia's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 29 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Switzerland ahead.
Latvia ranks 45th and Switzerland ranks 42nd of 65 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 67.14 patents | 26 patents | 41.14 patents | Latvia |
| 2000s | 14.7 patents | 15.3 patents | 0.6 patents | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 7.5 patents | 8.1 patents | 0.6 patents | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 2.5 patents | 7.5 patents | 5 patents | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted, by technology, Latvia or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 6 patents against 4 patents in Latvia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted, by technology between Latvia and Switzerland?
- 2 patents, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Switzerland?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2023.
- How do Latvia and Switzerland rank globally for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Latvia ranks 45th and Switzerland ranks 42nd 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.