Life science patents granted, by technology in Kenya
Kenya: Life science patents granted, by technology was 14 patents in 1989. ▼ Falling
Life science patents granted, by technology in Kenya, 1980–1989
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 Kenya is 14 patents, measured in 1989.
That represents a change of up 7.7% on the previous year and down 30.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Kenya peaked at 25 patents in 1984 and was at its lowest, 13 patents, in 1988.
That places Kenya 35th out of 65 countries with data for 1989, putting it in the middle of the range.
Life science patents granted, by technology in Kenya, year by year
| Year | patents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 20 patents | — |
| 1981 | 18 patents | -10.0% |
| 1982 | 17 patents | -5.6% |
| 1983 | 20 patents | +17.6% |
| 1984 | 25 patents | +25.0% |
| 1985 | 23 patents | -8.0% |
| 1986 | 14 patents | -39.1% |
| 1987 | 24 patents | +71.4% |
| 1988 | 13 patents | -45.8% |
| 1989 | 14 patents | +7.7% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 14 patents is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 14 patents, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Kenya
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Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Kenya?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Kenya was 14 patents in 1989, 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 25 patents in 1984.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 13 patents in 1988.
- How does Kenya rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Kenya ranks 35th out of 65 countries with data for 1989.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kenya 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.