Life science patents granted, by technology in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Life science patents granted, by technology was 78 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Luxembourg, 1980–2023
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 Luxembourg is 78 patents, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 36.8% on the previous year and up 1,850.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Luxembourg peaked at 91 patents in 1980 and was at its lowest, 1 patents, in 2005.
That places Luxembourg 17th 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 | 50.9 patents | 32 patents | 91 patents | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.56 patents | 2 patents | 23 patents | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.5 patents | 1 patents | 4 patents | 8 |
| 2010s | 5.22 patents | 1 patents | 10 patents | 9 |
| 2020s | 42.75 patents | 6 patents | 78 patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
- 14 Netherlands 101 patents compare
- 14 United Kingdom 101 patents compare
- 16 France 87 patents compare
- 18 Poland 68 patents compare
- 19 Montenegro 58 patents compare
- 20 Hong Kong 54 patents compare
- 20 Singapore 54 patents compare
More science & technology data for Luxembourg
- Scientific and technical journal articles 1,176 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 960,900 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 144.47 per 100 people (2023)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 144.47 per 100 people (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 1,441 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 99.1% (2025)
- Patent applications, residents 112 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.1% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 275.6 (2025)
- Number of people using the Internet 631,702 users (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Luxembourg?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Luxembourg was 78 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 Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 91 patents in 1980.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 patents in 2005.
- How does Luxembourg rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Luxembourg ranks 17th out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,850.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Luxembourg 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.