Estonia vs Slovenia: Life science patents granted, by filing office
Estonia
2 patents
in 2023
Slovenia
8 patents
in 2023
Estonia rank
43rd
Slovenia rank
40th
Life science patents granted, by filing office over time
- Estonia
- Slovenia
How they compare
Slovenia currently reports 8 patents against 2 patents in Estonia, a difference of 6 patents.
That makes Slovenia's figure about 4.0 times Estonia's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 44 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Slovenia ahead.
Estonia ranks 43rd and Slovenia ranks 40th of 70 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Estonia averaged higher in 1 and Slovenia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | Slovenia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 patents | 0 patents | 0 patents | — |
| 1990s | 11.9 patents | 70.2 patents | 58.3 patents | Slovenia |
| 2000s | 62.4 patents | 31.9 patents | 30.5 patents | Estonia |
| 2010s | 19.2 patents | 21.5 patents | 2.3 patents | Slovenia |
| 2020s | 1.5 patents | 12.75 patents | 11.25 patents | Slovenia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted, by filing office, Estonia or Slovenia?
- Slovenia, at 8 patents against 2 patents in Estonia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted, by filing office between Estonia and Slovenia?
- 6 patents, with Slovenia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and Slovenia?
- 44 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2023.
- How do Estonia and Slovenia rank globally for life science patents granted, by filing office?
- Estonia ranks 43rd and Slovenia ranks 40th of 70 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Life science patents granted, by filing office. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Patents granted within the fields of medical technology, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals by filing office. These patents cover a wide range of innovations, such as medical devices, diagnostic methods, genetic engineering techniques, biotechnological processes and new drugs.