Life science patents granted, by technology in Spain
Spain: Life science patents granted, by technology was 30 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Spain, 1980–2023
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
Spain recorded 30 patents for life science patents granted, by technology in 2023.
That represents a change of up 11.1% on the previous year and down 73.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Spain peaked at 870 patents in 1985 and was at its lowest, 17 patents, in 1997.
Spain ranks 25th of 64 countries on this measure, 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 | 544.7 patents | 213 patents | 870 patents | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.2 patents | 17 patents | 75 patents | 10 |
| 2000s | 67 patents | 36 patents | 99 patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 96.2 patents | 47 patents | 143 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 28 patents | 25 patents | 30 patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More science & technology data for Spain
- Scientific and technical journal articles 60,304 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 62.41 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 130.26 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 130.26 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 126 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 95.8% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 1,308 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.5% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 14,611 Thousand persons (2025)
- Number of people using the Internet 44.82 million users (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Spain?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Spain was 30 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 870 patents in 1985.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 17 patents in 1997.
- How does Spain rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Spain ranks 25th out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.