Life science patents granted, by technology in Belgium
Belgium: Life science patents granted, by technology was 25 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Belgium, 1980–2023
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
The most recent figure for life science patents granted, by technology in Belgium is 25 patents, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 2,400.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Belgium peaked at 278 patents in 1980 and was at its lowest, 1 patents, in 2014.
That places Belgium 26th out of 64 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 153 patents | 44 patents | 278 patents | 8 |
| 2010s | 20.33 patents | 1 patents | 35 patents | 6 |
| 2020s | 23.25 patents | 17 patents | 26 patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More science & technology data for Belgium
- Scientific and technical journal articles 16,816 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 12.20 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 103.91 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 103.91 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 415 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 95.8% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 799 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 3.3% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 3,883 (2025)
- Number of people using the Internet 10.74 million users (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Belgium?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Belgium was 25 patents in 2023, according to World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 278 patents in 1980.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 patents in 2014.
- How does Belgium rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Belgium ranks 26th out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,400.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Life science patents granted, by technology. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of pharmaceutical patents granted by the filing office in a given year. Pharmaceutical patents typically cover new drugs, biological treatments or vaccines.