Life science patents granted, by technology in Singapore
Singapore: Life science patents granted, by technology was 54 patents in 1995. ▲ Rising
Life science patents granted, by technology in Singapore, 1983–1995
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
Singapore recorded 54 patents for life science patents granted, by technology in 1995.
The figure is down 16.9% on the previous year and down 26.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Singapore peaked at 73 patents in 1985 and was at its lowest, 16 patents, in 1983.
That places Singapore 21st out of 65 countries with data for 1995, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Life science patents granted, by technology in Singapore, year by year
| Year | patents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 16 patents | — |
| 1984 | 21 patents | +31.2% |
| 1985 | 73 patents | +247.6% |
| 1986 | 19 patents | -74.0% |
| 1987 | 35 patents | +84.2% |
| 1988 | 36 patents | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 43 patents | +19.4% |
| 1990 | 38 patents | -11.6% |
| 1991 | 31 patents | -18.4% |
| 1992 | 68 patents | +119.4% |
| 1993 | 40 patents | -41.2% |
| 1994 | 65 patents | +62.5% |
| 1995 | 54 patents | -16.9% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 54 patents is above the median for high income countries, which is 14 patents, 3.9× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 54 patents is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 343 patents, 16% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 34.71 patents | 16 patents | 73 patents | 7 |
| 1990s | 49.33 patents | 31 patents | 68 patents | 6 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 18 Luxembourg 78 patents compare
- 19 Poland 68 patents compare
- 20 Montenegro 58 patents
- 21 Hong Kong 54 patents
- 23 Argentina 52 patents compare
- 24 Nicaragua 36 patents
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Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Singapore?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Singapore was 54 patents in 1995, 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 Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 73 patents in 1985.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 16 patents in 1983.
- How does Singapore rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Singapore ranks 21st out of 65 countries with data for 1995.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Singapore 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.