Life science patents granted, by technology in Hungary
Hungary: Life science patents granted, by technology was 10 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Hungary, 1980–2023
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 10 patents for life science patents granted, by technology in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.1% on the previous year and down 97.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Hungary peaked at 688 patents in 1995 and was at its lowest, 5 patents, in 2021.
That places Hungary 37th 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 | 287.6 patents | 109 patents | 488 patents | 10 |
| 1990s | 385.7 patents | 29 patents | 688 patents | 10 |
| 2000s | 56 patents | 15 patents | 105 patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 87.2 patents | 19 patents | 346 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 10 patents | 5 patents | 14 patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More science & technology data for Hungary
- Scientific and technical journal articles 8,260 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 10.12 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 104.58 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 104.58 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 13 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 93.8% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 433 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.4% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 2,447 (2025)
- Number of people using the Internet 8.61 million users (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Hungary?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Hungary was 10 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 Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 688 patents in 1995.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 patents in 2021.
- How does Hungary rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Hungary ranks 37th out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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.