Life science patents granted, by technology in Montenegro
Montenegro: Life science patents granted, by technology was 58 patents in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Montenegro, 2005–2021
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
Montenegro recorded 58 patents for life science patents granted, by technology in 2021.
That represents a change of down 52.8% on the previous year and down 59.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Montenegro peaked at 143 patents in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1 patents, in 2006.
That places Montenegro 19th out of 64 countries with data for 2021, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.75 patents | 1 patents | 13 patents | 4 |
| 2010s | 89.1 patents | 49 patents | 143 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 90.5 patents | 58 patents | 123 patents | 2 |
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- Scientific and technical journal articles 254.67 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 1.42 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 221.69 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 221.69 per 100 people (2024)
- Share of the population using the Internet 88.9% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 5 (2020)
- Research and development expenditure 0.4% (2019)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 118.7 (2020)
- Number of people using the Internet 496,487 users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 32.31 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Montenegro?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Montenegro was 58 patents in 2021, 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 Montenegro?
- The highest recorded value was 143 patents in 2011.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Montenegro?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 patents in 2006.
- How does Montenegro rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Montenegro ranks 19th out of 64 countries with data for 2021.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Montenegro?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Montenegro 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.