Life science patents granted, by technology in Sweden
Sweden: Life science patents granted, by technology was 7 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Sweden, 1982–2023
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
Sweden recorded 7 patents for life science patents granted, by technology in 2023.
That represents a change of up 16.7% on the previous year and up 133.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Sweden peaked at 34 patents in 1996 and was at its lowest, 1 patents, in 1989.
Sweden ranks 39th 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 | 1.67 patents | 1 patents | 2 patents | 3 |
| 1990s | 21.86 patents | 1 patents | 34 patents | 7 |
| 2000s | 14.6 patents | 3 patents | 27 patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.9 patents | 2 patents | 6 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.25 patents | 2 patents | 7 patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More science & technology data for Sweden
- Scientific and technical journal articles 21,244 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 14.92 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 140.69 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 140.69 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 425 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 95.8% (2025)
- Patent applications, residents 1,771 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 3.6% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 3,915 (2025)
- Number of people using the Internet 9.86 million users (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Sweden?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Sweden was 7 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 34 patents in 1996.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 patents in 1989.
- How does Sweden rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Sweden ranks 39th out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 133.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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.