Life science patents granted by technology in United States
United States: Life science patents granted by technology was 6,365 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6,365
Change on year
down 10.2%
World rank
2nd
of 64 countries
All-time high
7,820
in 2020
All-time low
842
in 1983
Years of data
44
1980–2023
Life science patents granted by technology in United States, 1980–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, life science patents granted by technology in United States stood at 6,365.
The figure is down 10.2% on the previous year and down 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted by technology in United States peaked at 7,820 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 842, in 1983.
United States ranks 2nd of 64 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 1,148 | 842 | 1,871 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,539 | 1,762 | 4,228 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,755 | 2,841 | 4,585 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,571 | 5,064 | 7,503 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,242 | 6,365 | 7,820 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United States
More science & technology data for United States
- Scientific and technical journal articles 430,843 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 390.99 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 113.19 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 113.19 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 329,229 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 94.69 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 262,244 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 3.4% (2023)
- Number of internet users 310.46 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 38.86 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted by technology in United States?
- Life science patents granted by technology in United States was 6,365 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest life science patents granted by technology recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 7,820 in 2020.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted by technology recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 842 in 1983.
- How does United States rank for life science patents granted by technology?
- United States ranks 2nd out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted by technology rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from 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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