Life science patents granted, by technology in Egypt, Arab Rep.
Egypt, Arab Rep.: Life science patents granted, by technology was 6 patents in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Egypt, Arab Rep., 1980–2015
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
In 2015, life science patents granted, by technology in Egypt, Arab Rep. stood at 6 patents.
The figure is down 33.3% on the previous year and down 40.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Egypt, Arab Rep. peaked at 62 patents in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2 patents, in 2006.
Egypt, Arab Rep. ranks 41st 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 | 20.6 patents | 3 patents | 34 patents | 10 |
| 1990s | 33 patents | 16 patents | 44 patents | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.1 patents | 2 patents | 62 patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.5 patents | 6 patents | 27 patents | 6 |
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More science & technology data for Egypt, Arab Rep.
- Scientific and technical journal articles 22,854 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 113.19 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 97.13 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 97.13 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 1,343 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 74.6% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 881 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.0% (2024)
- Number of people using the Internet 79.95 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 11.69 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Egypt, Arab Rep.?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Egypt, Arab Rep. was 6 patents in 2015, 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 Egypt, Arab Rep.?
- The highest recorded value was 62 patents in 2008.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Egypt, Arab Rep.?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 patents in 2006.
- How does Egypt, Arab Rep. rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Egypt, Arab Rep. ranks 41st out of 64 countries with data for 2015.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Egypt, Arab Rep.?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt, Arab Rep. 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.