Life science patents granted, by technology in Switzerland
Switzerland: Life science patents granted, by technology was 6 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Switzerland, 1980–2023
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 6 patents for life science patents granted, by technology in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Switzerland peaked at 400 patents in 1984 and was at its lowest, 3 patents, in 2013.
That places Switzerland 41st out of 64 countries with data for 2023, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 246.7 patents | 98 patents | 400 patents | 10 |
| 1990s | 41.5 patents | 10 patents | 94 patents | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.3 patents | 9 patents | 22 patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.1 patents | 3 patents | 21 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.5 patents | 5 patents | 9 patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More science & technology data for Switzerland
- Scientific and technical journal articles 22,804 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 11.55 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 129.47 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 129.47 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 267 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 97.3% (2025)
- Patent applications, residents 1,288 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 3.2% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 3,292 (2025)
- Number of people using the Internet 8.32 million users (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Switzerland?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Switzerland was 6 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 400 patents in 1984.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 patents in 2013.
- How does Switzerland rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Switzerland ranks 41st out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.