Life science patents granted, by technology in France
France: Life science patents granted, by technology was 87 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in France, 1980–2023
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 France is 87 patents, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 44 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.4% on the previous year and down 62.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in France peaked at 731 patents in 1980 and was at its lowest, 87 patents, in 2023.
That places France 16th out of 64 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 376.5 patents | 202 patents | 731 patents | 10 |
| 1990s | 228.4 patents | 144 patents | 392 patents | 10 |
| 2000s | 231.9 patents | 175 patents | 308 patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 169.8 patents | 110 patents | 296 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 122 patents | 87 patents | 181 patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 14 Netherlands 101 patents compare
- 14 United Kingdom 101 patents compare
- 17 Luxembourg 78 patents compare
- 18 Poland 68 patents compare
- 19 Montenegro 58 patents compare
More science & technology data for France
- Scientific and technical journal articles 62,180 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 77.53 million (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 116.69 per 100 people (2023)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 116.69 per 100 people (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 1,373 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 88.7% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 13,386 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 2.2% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 21,189 (2025)
- Number of people using the Internet 56.90 million users (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in France?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in France was 87 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 731 patents in 1980.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 87 patents in 2023.
- How does France rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- France ranks 16th out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.