Life science patents granted, by filing office in Finland
Finland: Life science patents granted, by filing office was 33 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by filing office in Finland, 1980–2023
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
Finland recorded 33 patents for life science patents granted, by filing office in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 31.2% on the previous year and down 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by filing office in Finland peaked at 333 patents in 1992 and was at its lowest, 28 patents, in 2019.
That places Finland 26th out of 70 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.
Life science patents granted, by filing office in Finland, year by year
| Year | patents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 139 patents | — |
| 1981 | 135 patents | -2.9% |
| 1982 | 160 patents | +18.5% |
| 1983 | 178 patents | +11.2% |
| 1984 | 189 patents | +6.2% |
| 1985 | 175 patents | -7.4% |
| 1986 | 203 patents | +16.0% |
| 1987 | 214 patents | +5.4% |
| 1988 | 197 patents | -7.9% |
| 1989 | 274 patents | +39.1% |
| 1990 | 274 patents | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 281 patents | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 333 patents | +18.5% |
| 1993 | 326 patents | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 301 patents | -7.7% |
| 1995 | 309 patents | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 287 patents | -7.1% |
| 1997 | 239 patents | -16.7% |
| 1998 | 267 patents | +11.7% |
| 1999 | 228 patents | -14.6% |
| 2000 | 257 patents | +12.7% |
| 2001 | 211 patents | -17.9% |
| 2002 | 211 patents | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 278 patents | +31.8% |
| 2004 | 230 patents | -17.3% |
| 2005 | 161 patents | -30.0% |
| 2006 | 98 patents | -39.1% |
| 2007 | 112 patents | +14.3% |
| 2008 | 109 patents | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 159 patents | +45.9% |
| 2010 | 85 patents | -46.5% |
| 2011 | 50 patents | -41.2% |
| 2012 | 36 patents | -28.0% |
| 2013 | 34 patents | -5.6% |
| 2014 | 44 patents | +29.4% |
| 2015 | 53 patents | +20.5% |
| 2016 | 44 patents | -17.0% |
| 2017 | 35 patents | -20.5% |
| 2018 | 31 patents | -11.4% |
| 2019 | 28 patents | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 37 patents | +32.1% |
| 2021 | 37 patents | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 48 patents | +29.7% |
| 2023 | 33 patents | -31.2% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 33 patents is above the median for high income countries, which is 28 patents, 1.2× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Finland's 33 patents is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25.5 patents, 1.3× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 186.4 patents | 135 patents | 274 patents | 10 |
| 1990s | 284.5 patents | 228 patents | 333 patents | 10 |
| 2000s | 182.6 patents | 98 patents | 278 patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 44 patents | 28 patents | 85 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.75 patents | 33 patents | 48 patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More science & technology data for Finland
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- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 125.86 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.26 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 7.07 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 23.49 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate -1.26 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by filing office in Finland?
- Life science patents granted, by filing office in Finland was 33 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 filing office recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 333 patents in 1992.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by filing office recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 28 patents in 2019.
- How does Finland rank for life science patents granted, by filing office?
- Finland ranks 26th out of 70 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by filing office rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland 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 filing office. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Patents granted within the fields of medical technology, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals by filing office. These patents cover a wide range of innovations, such as medical devices, diagnostic methods, genetic engineering techniques, biotechnological processes and new drugs.