Life science patents granted, by technology in Ireland
Ireland: Life science patents granted, by technology was 3 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Ireland, 1980–2023
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
In 2023, life science patents granted, by technology in Ireland stood at 3 patents.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 50.0% on the previous year and down 40.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Ireland peaked at 694 patents in 1995 and was at its lowest, 1 patents, in 2001.
Ireland ranks 47th of 64 countries on this measure, 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 | 170.1 patents | 120 patents | 230 patents | 10 |
| 1990s | 244.5 patents | 13 patents | 694 patents | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.25 patents | 1 patents | 25 patents | 4 |
| 2010s | 3.5 patents | 1 patents | 8 patents | 6 |
| 2020s | 2 patents | 1 patents | 3 patents | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More science & technology data for Ireland
- Scientific and technical journal articles 8,720 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 5.92 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 112.64 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 112.64 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 42 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 97.2% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 75 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.6% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 2,099 (2025)
- Number of people using the Internet 4.70 million users (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Ireland?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Ireland was 3 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 694 patents in 1995.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 patents in 2001.
- How does Ireland rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Ireland ranks 47th out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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.