Life science patents granted, by technology in Netherlands
Netherlands: Life science patents granted, by technology was 101 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Netherlands, 1980–2023
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
Netherlands recorded 101 patents for life science patents granted, by technology in 2023. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.
That represents a change of up 71.2% on the previous year and up 1,162.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Netherlands peaked at 101 patents in 2023 and was at its lowest, 8 patents, in 2013.
That places Netherlands 15th out of 65 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.
Life science patents granted, by technology in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | patents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 43 patents | — |
| 1981 | 60 patents | +39.5% |
| 1982 | 61 patents | +1.7% |
| 1983 | 55 patents | -9.8% |
| 1984 | 59 patents | +7.3% |
| 1985 | 78 patents | +32.2% |
| 1986 | 64 patents | -17.9% |
| 1987 | 46 patents | -28.1% |
| 1988 | 47 patents | +2.2% |
| 1989 | 44 patents | -6.4% |
| 1990 | 29 patents | -34.1% |
| 1991 | 48 patents | +65.5% |
| 1992 | 42 patents | -12.5% |
| 1993 | 45 patents | +7.1% |
| 1994 | 35 patents | -22.2% |
| 1995 | 21 patents | -40.0% |
| 1996 | 23 patents | +9.5% |
| 1997 | 39 patents | +69.6% |
| 1998 | 40 patents | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 30 patents | -25.0% |
| 2000 | 27 patents | -10.0% |
| 2001 | 38 patents | +40.7% |
| 2002 | 35 patents | -7.9% |
| 2003 | 63 patents | +80.0% |
| 2004 | 22 patents | -65.1% |
| 2005 | 36 patents | +63.6% |
| 2006 | 48 patents | +33.3% |
| 2007 | 39 patents | -18.8% |
| 2008 | 12 patents | -69.2% |
| 2009 | 15 patents | +25.0% |
| 2010 | 14 patents | -6.7% |
| 2011 | 17 patents | +21.4% |
| 2012 | 13 patents | -23.5% |
| 2013 | 8 patents | -38.5% |
| 2014 | 12 patents | +50.0% |
| 2015 | 10 patents | -16.7% |
| 2016 | 14 patents | +40.0% |
| 2017 | 14 patents | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 24 patents | +71.4% |
| 2019 | 32 patents | +33.3% |
| 2020 | 24 patents | -25.0% |
| 2021 | 37 patents | +54.2% |
| 2022 | 59 patents | +59.5% |
| 2023 | 101 patents | +71.2% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 101 patents is above the median for high income countries, which is 14 patents, 7.2× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 101 patents is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.5 patents, 13.5× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 55.7 patents | 43 patents | 78 patents | 10 |
| 1990s | 35.2 patents | 21 patents | 48 patents | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.5 patents | 12 patents | 63 patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.8 patents | 8 patents | 32 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 55.25 patents | 24 patents | 101 patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More science & technology data for Netherlands
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 128.54 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.3 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 23.43 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 673.15 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 2.61 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 3.38 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 32,207 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0.0018 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Netherlands?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Netherlands was 101 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 101 patents in 2023.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 8 patents in 2013.
- How does Netherlands rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Netherlands ranks 15th out of 65 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,162.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.