Life science patents granted, by technology in Latvia
Latvia: Life science patents granted, by technology was 4 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Latvia, 1993–2023
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
Latvia recorded 4 patents for life science patents granted, by technology in 2023.
That represents a change of up 300.0% on the previous year and down 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Latvia peaked at 116 patents in 1995 and was at its lowest, 1 patents, in 2020.
That places Latvia 44th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 67.14 patents | 29 patents | 116 patents | 7 |
| 2000s | 14.7 patents | 2 patents | 28 patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.5 patents | 2 patents | 13 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.5 patents | 1 patents | 4 patents | 2 |
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More science & technology data for Latvia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 1,736 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 2.27 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 121.26 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 121.26 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 4 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 92.7% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 104 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.8% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 538.6 (2025)
- Number of people using the Internet 1.72 million users (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Latvia?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Latvia was 4 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 Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 116 patents in 1995.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 patents in 2020.
- How does Latvia rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Latvia ranks 44th out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia 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.