Life science patents granted, by technology in Argentina
Argentina: Life science patents granted, by technology was 52 patents in 1995. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Argentina, 1980–1995
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
In 1995, life science patents granted, by technology in Argentina stood at 52 patents.
The figure is down 35.0% on the previous year and up 147.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Argentina peaked at 185 patents in 1993 and was at its lowest, 21 patents, in 1985.
That places Argentina 23rd out of 65 countries with data for 1995, 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 technology in Argentina, year by year
| Year | patents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 153 patents | — |
| 1981 | 155 patents | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 131 patents | -15.5% |
| 1983 | 117 patents | -10.7% |
| 1984 | 101 patents | -13.7% |
| 1985 | 21 patents | -79.2% |
| 1990 | 37 patents | +76.2% |
| 1991 | 34 patents | -8.1% |
| 1992 | 46 patents | +35.3% |
| 1993 | 185 patents | +302.2% |
| 1994 | 80 patents | -56.8% |
| 1995 | 52 patents | -35.0% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 52 patents is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 27 patents, 1.9× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 52 patents is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 52 patents, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 113 patents | 21 patents | 155 patents | 6 |
| 1990s | 72.33 patents | 34 patents | 185 patents | 6 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More science & technology data for Argentina
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Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Argentina?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Argentina was 52 patents in 1995, 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 Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 185 patents in 1993.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 21 patents in 1985.
- How does Argentina rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Argentina ranks 23rd out of 65 countries with data for 1995.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 147.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina 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.