Life science patents granted, by technology in Denmark
Denmark: Life science patents granted, by technology was 6 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Denmark, 1980–2023
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 6 patents for life science patents granted, by technology in 2023.
The figure is up 100.0% on the previous year and down 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Denmark peaked at 299 patents in 1993 and was at its lowest, 2 patents, in 2010.
That places Denmark 41st 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 | 83.7 patents | 52 patents | 173 patents | 10 |
| 1990s | 148.6 patents | 30 patents | 299 patents | 10 |
| 2000s | 43.3 patents | 3 patents | 172 patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.1 patents | 2 patents | 8 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.75 patents | 3 patents | 6 patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More science & technology data for Denmark
- Scientific and technical journal articles 15,603 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 7.57 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 126.69 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 126.69 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 186 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 99.8% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 1,090 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 3.0% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 2,045 Thousand persons (2025)
- Number of people using the Internet 5.79 million users (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Denmark?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Denmark was 6 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 299 patents in 1993.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 patents in 2010.
- How does Denmark rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Denmark ranks 41st out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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.