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 45th 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 Finland, year by year
| Year | patents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 79 patents | — |
| 1981 | 70 patents | -11.4% |
| 1982 | 95 patents | +35.7% |
| 1983 | 105 patents | +10.5% |
| 1984 | 118 patents | +12.4% |
| 1985 | 108 patents | -8.5% |
| 1986 | 101 patents | -6.5% |
| 1987 | 118 patents | +16.8% |
| 1988 | 120 patents | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 158 patents | +31.7% |
| 1990 | 150 patents | -5.1% |
| 1991 | 169 patents | +12.7% |
| 1992 | 174 patents | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 172 patents | -1.1% |
| 1994 | 161 patents | -6.4% |
| 1995 | 167 patents | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 144 patents | -13.8% |
| 1997 | 114 patents | -20.8% |
| 1998 | 116 patents | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 99 patents | -14.7% |
| 2000 | 112 patents | +13.1% |
| 2001 | 99 patents | -11.6% |
| 2002 | 101 patents | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 142 patents | +40.6% |
| 2004 | 128 patents | -9.9% |
| 2005 | 68 patents | -46.9% |
| 2006 | 51 patents | -25.0% |
| 2007 | 54 patents | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 55 patents | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 73 patents | +32.7% |
| 2010 | 29 patents | -60.3% |
| 2011 | 17 patents | -41.4% |
| 2012 | 7 patents | -58.8% |
| 2013 | 5 patents | -28.6% |
| 2014 | 5 patents | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 5 patents | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 7 patents | +40.0% |
| 2017 | 4 patents | -42.9% |
| 2018 | 5 patents | +25.0% |
| 2019 | 3 patents | -40.0% |
| 2020 | 2 patents | -33.3% |
| 2021 | 5 patents | +150.0% |
| 2022 | 6 patents | +20.0% |
| 2023 | 4 patents | -33.3% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 4 patents is below the median for high income countries, which is 14 patents, 29% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Finland's 4 patents is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.5 patents, 53% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Life science patents granted, by technology in Finland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +150.0% | 2 patents | 5 patents |
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
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- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 125.86 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.26 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 7.07 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 23.49 units per square kilometre (2023)
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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 45th out of 65 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.