Life science patents granted, by technology in Brazil
Brazil: Life science patents granted, by technology was 764 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Brazil, 2000–2023
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
In 2023, life science patents granted, by technology in Brazil stood at 764 patents.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 43.0% on the previous year and up 600.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Brazil peaked at 1,340 patents in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1 patents, in 2007.
Brazil ranks 8th of 64 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.5 patents | 1 patents | 84 patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 193.6 patents | 37 patents | 639 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,090 patents | 764 patents | 1,340 patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More science & technology data for Brazil
- Scientific and technical journal articles 58,292 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 216.08 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 101.93 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 101.93 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 19,566 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 84.5% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 4,666 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.2% (2023)
- Number of people using the Internet 169.09 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 24.08 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Brazil?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Brazil was 764 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 Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 1,340 patents in 2022.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 patents in 2007.
- How does Brazil rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Brazil ranks 8th out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 600.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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.