Life science patents granted, by technology in Finland
Finland: Life science patents granted, by technology was 4 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Finland, 1980–2023
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
Finland recorded 4 patents for life science patents granted, by technology in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 33.3% on the previous year and down 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Finland peaked at 174 patents in 1992 and was at its lowest, 2 patents, in 2020.
That places Finland 44th 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 | 107.2 patents | 70 patents | 158 patents | 10 |
| 1990s | 146.6 patents | 99 patents | 174 patents | 10 |
| 2000s | 88.3 patents | 51 patents | 142 patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.7 patents | 3 patents | 29 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.25 patents | 2 patents | 6 patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More science & technology data for Finland
- Scientific and technical journal articles 11,224 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 7.07 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 125.86 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 125.86 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 105 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 93.7% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 1,557 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 3.1% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 1,775 (2025)
- Number of people using the Internet 5.14 million users (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Finland?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Finland was 4 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 Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 174 patents in 1992.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 patents in 2020.
- How does Finland rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Finland ranks 44th out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland 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.