Life science patents granted, by technology in Czechia
Czechia: Life science patents granted, by technology was 21 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Czechia, 1995–2023
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 Czechia is 21 patents, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 50.0% on the previous year and down 64.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Czechia peaked at 220 patents in 2003 and was at its lowest, 6 patents, in 1995.
That places Czechia 29th out of 65 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.
Life science patents granted, by technology in Czechia, year by year
| Year | patents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 patents | — |
| 1996 | 32 patents | +433.3% |
| 1997 | 63 patents | +96.9% |
| 1998 | 86 patents | +36.5% |
| 1999 | 120 patents | +39.5% |
| 2000 | 146 patents | +21.7% |
| 2001 | 202 patents | +38.4% |
| 2002 | 212 patents | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 220 patents | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 156 patents | -29.1% |
| 2005 | 177 patents | +13.5% |
| 2006 | 171 patents | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 134 patents | -21.6% |
| 2008 | 188 patents | +40.3% |
| 2009 | 210 patents | +11.7% |
| 2010 | 149 patents | -29.0% |
| 2011 | 83 patents | -44.3% |
| 2012 | 82 patents | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 59 patents | -28.0% |
| 2014 | 49 patents | -16.9% |
| 2015 | 40 patents | -18.4% |
| 2016 | 30 patents | -25.0% |
| 2017 | 23 patents | -23.3% |
| 2018 | 27 patents | +17.4% |
| 2019 | 27 patents | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 17 patents | -37.0% |
| 2021 | 15 patents | -11.8% |
| 2022 | 14 patents | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 21 patents | +50.0% |
Czechia compared with similar countries
- Czechia's 21 patents is above the median for high income countries, which is 14 patents, 1.5× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Czechia's 21 patents is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.5 patents, 2.8× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Life science patents granted, by technology in Czechia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +433.3% | 6 patents | 32 patents |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 61.4 patents | 6 patents | 120 patents | 5 |
| 2000s | 181.6 patents | 134 patents | 220 patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 56.9 patents | 23 patents | 149 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.75 patents | 14 patents | 21 patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near Czechia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Czechia?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Czechia was 21 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 Czechia?
- The highest recorded value was 220 patents in 2003.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Czechia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6 patents in 1995.
- How does Czechia rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Czechia ranks 29th out of 65 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Czechia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Czechia 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.