Life science patents granted, by technology in Greece
Greece: Life science patents granted, by technology was 16 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Greece, 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 Greece is 16 patents, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 30.4% on the previous year and down 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Greece peaked at 1,049 patents in 1984 and was at its lowest, 10 patents, in 1991.
Greece ranks 31st 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 | 253.22 patents | 21 patents | 1,049 patents | 9 |
| 1990s | 27 patents | 10 patents | 76 patents | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.4 patents | 10 patents | 21 patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.2 patents | 15 patents | 33 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 19 patents | 13 patents | 24 patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More science & technology data for Greece
- Scientific and technical journal articles 13,552 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 11.41 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 113.6 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 113.6 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 532 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 86.3% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 394 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.5% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 2,462 Thousand persons (2025)
- Number of people using the Internet 8.30 million users (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Greece?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Greece was 16 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 Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 1,049 patents in 1984.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 10 patents in 1991.
- How does Greece rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Greece ranks 31st out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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.