Life science patents granted, by technology in Malaysia
Malaysia: Life science patents granted, by technology was 343 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Malaysia, 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 Malaysia is 343 patents, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 26.9% on the previous year and up 53.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Malaysia peaked at 469 patents in 2022 and was at its lowest, 11 patents, in 1983.
That places Malaysia 10th out of 64 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 35.83 patents | 11 patents | 90 patents | 6 |
| 1990s | 69.8 patents | 18 patents | 122 patents | 10 |
| 2000s | 161.2 patents | 22 patents | 466 patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 199.8 patents | 87 patents | 438 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 283.5 patents | 114 patents | 469 patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More science & technology data for Malaysia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 23,691 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 49.66 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 139.66 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 139.66 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 6,651 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 98.0% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 883 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.0% (2022)
- Number of people using the Internet 33.17 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 13.55 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Malaysia?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Malaysia was 343 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 469 patents in 2022.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 11 patents in 1983.
- How does Malaysia rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Malaysia ranks 10th out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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.