Number of Patents in the Biotechnology Sector
This key economic indicator for the Biotechnology sector has been recently updated.
- In 2019, Number of Patents in the Biotechnology Sector in China increased 6.2% compared to the previous year.
- Since 2014 China Number of Patents in the Biotechnology Sector jumped by 18.9% year on year reaching 1,552.06 Units.
- In 2019 South Korea was number 4 in Number of Patents in the Biotechnology Sector.
Top Countries in Number of Patents in the Biotechnology Sector
| # | 44 Countries | Units | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
United States
|
5,941 | 2019 | +1.7 % | +3.8 % | View data |
| 2 |
#2
Japan
|
1,608 | 2019 | +2.1 % | +3.8 % | View data |
| 3 |
#3
China
|
1,552 | 2019 | +6.2 % | +18.9 % | View data |
| 4 |
#4
South Korea
|
984 | 2019 | +4.7 % | +9.7 % | View data |
| 5 |
#5
Germany
|
639 | 2019 | -0.6 % | -0.3 % | View data |
| 6 |
#6
France
|
526 | 2019 | +0.9 % | -0.5 % | View data |
| 7 |
#7
United Kingdom
|
498 | 2019 | +0.6 % | -0.6 % | View data |
| 8 |
#8
Canada
|
241 | 2019 | -0.8 % | +0.0 % | View data |
| 9 |
#9
Netherlands
|
222 | 2019 | -0.0 % | -0.1 % | View data |
| 10 |
#10
Switzerland
|
222 | 2019 | +1.9 % | +3.5 % | View data |
| 11 |
#11
Israel
|
209 | 2019 | +2.0 % | +3.8 % | View data |
| 12 |
#12
Denmark
|
176 | 2019 | +0.3 % | -2.1 % | View data |
| 13 |
#13
Italy
|
161 | 2019 | +0.8 % | +0.8 % | View data |
| 14 |
#14
Australia
|
161 | 2019 | -0.3 % | -0.3 % | View data |
| 15 |
#15
Spain
|
157 | 2019 | +0.4 % | -1.7 % | View data |
| 16 |
#16
Belgium
|
140 | 2019 | +1.1 % | +4.1 % | View data |
| 17 |
#17
Sweden
|
121 | 2019 | -0.1 % | +1.1 % | View data |
| 18 |
#18
Singapore
|
108 | 2019 | +2.5 % | +1.8 % | View data |
| 19 |
#19
Taiwan
|
95 | 2019 | +4.6 % | +1.9 % | View data |
| 20 |
#20
Austria
|
64 | 2019 | -1.0 % | -3.1 % | View data |
| 21 |
#21
Russia
|
57 | 2019 | +0.7 % | +0.8 % | View data |
| 22 |
#22
Finland
|
42 | 2019 | -1.8 % | -3.5 % | View data |
| 23 |
#23
Chile
|
33 | 2019 | +4.5 % | +2.2 % | View data |
| 24 |
#24
Norway
|
32 | 2019 | -1.8 % | -12.2 % | View data |
| 25 |
#25
Turkey
|
30 | 2019 | +6.5 % | +21.0 % | View data |
| 26 |
#26
Ireland
|
28 | 2019 | -0.0 % | -4.4 % | View data |
| 27 |
#27
New Zealand
|
23 | 2019 | -3.6 % | -2.4 % | View data |
| 28 |
#28
Poland
|
22 | 2019 | -0.0 % | -9.7 % | View data |
| 29 |
#29
Mexico
|
21 | 2019 | +2.3 % | +2.4 % | View data |
| 30 |
#30
South Africa
|
16 | 2019 | +1.2 % | -5.9 % | View data |
| 31 |
#31
Portugal
|
16 | 2019 | +2.0 % | +5.0 % | View data |
| 32 |
#32
Hungary
|
13 | 2019 | -0.3 % | +4.4 % | View data |
| 33 |
#33
Czech Republic
|
11 | 2019 | +2.0 % | -4.8 % | View data |
| 34 |
#34
Colombia
|
11 | 2019 | +5.1 % | +19.0 % | View data |
| 35 |
#35
Greece
|
6 | 2019 | +1.7 % | +4.3 % | View data |
| 36 |
#36
Lithuania
|
6 | 2019 | +4.3 % | +4.1 % | View data |
| 37 |
#37
Luxembourg
|
6 | 2019 | +5.3 % | +26.7 % | View data |
| 38 |
#38
Estonia
|
6 | 2019 | +2.9 % | +31.9 % | View data |
| 39 |
#39
Slovenia
|
4 | 2019 | -3.6 % | -6.8 % | View data |
| 40 |
#40
Slovakia
|
3 | 2019 | +3.2 % | +10.9 % | View data |
| 41 |
#41
Latvia
|
2 | 2019 | +6.4 % | +28.6 % | View data |
| 42 |
#42
Argentina
|
2 | 2019 | -23.2 % | -32.8 % | View data |
| 43 |
#43
Romania
|
1 | 2019 | -3.5 % | -21.9 % | View data |
| 44 |
#44
Iceland
|
1 | 2019 | -32.8 % | -20.4 % | View data |
Source: OECD