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 28th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
More science & technology data for Czechia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 13,409 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 13.59 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 126.6 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 126.6 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 59 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 87.7% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 541 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.8% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 2,689 (2025)
- Number of people using the Internet 8.71 million users (2021)
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 28th out of 64 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.