Life science patents granted, by technology in India
India: Life science patents granted, by technology was 836 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in India, 2006–2023
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 India is 836 patents, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 16.4% on the previous year and up 303.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in India peaked at 997 patents in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3 patents, in 2006.
India ranks 7th of 64 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 383.25 patents | 3 patents | 643 patents | 4 |
| 2010s | 469.8 patents | 207 patents | 997 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 762.5 patents | 671 patents | 836 patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near India
More science & technology data for India
- Scientific and technical journal articles 228,174 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 1.15 billion (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 79.35 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 79.35 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 35,306 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 70.0% (2025)
- Patent applications, residents 26,267 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.6% (2020)
- Number of people using the Internet 696.61 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 3.15 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in India?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in India was 836 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 997 patents in 2019.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 patents in 2006.
- How does India rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- India ranks 7th out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 303.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.