Life science patents granted, by technology in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Life science patents granted, by technology was 8 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Bulgaria, 1980–2023
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
The most recent figure for life science patents granted, by technology in Bulgaria is 8 patents, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 166.7% on the previous year and down 74.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Bulgaria peaked at 85 patents in 2006 and was at its lowest, 3 patents, in 2015.
Bulgaria ranks 38th of 64 countries on this measure, 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 | 47.9 patents | 40 patents | 55 patents | 10 |
| 1990s | 53.7 patents | 18 patents | 78 patents | 10 |
| 2000s | 67.5 patents | 47 patents | 85 patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.8 patents | 3 patents | 65 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 5 patents | 3 patents | 8 patents | 4 |
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More science & technology data for Bulgaria
- Scientific and technical journal articles 4,998 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 7.98 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 118.07 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 118.07 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 6 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 82.4% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 165 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.8% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 1,623 (2025)
- Number of people using the Internet 5.18 million users (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Bulgaria?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Bulgaria was 8 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 Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 85 patents in 2006.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 patents in 2015.
- How does Bulgaria rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Bulgaria ranks 38th out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria 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.