Life science patents granted, by technology in Morocco
Morocco: Life science patents granted, by technology was 131 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Morocco, 1980–2023
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
Morocco recorded 131 patents for life science patents granted, by technology in 2023.
That represents a change of up 15.9% on the previous year and down 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Morocco peaked at 410 patents in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1 patents, in 2015.
That places Morocco 12th out of 64 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
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 patents | 14 patents | 31 patents | 10 |
| 1990s | 34.2 patents | 22 patents | 53 patents | 10 |
| 2000s | 95.5 patents | 3 patents | 410 patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 132.7 patents | 1 patents | 232 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 127 patents | 113 patents | 141 patents | 4 |
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More science & technology data for Morocco
- Scientific and technical journal articles 9,725 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 58.29 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 153.06 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 153.06 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 2,549 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 91.2% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 254 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.7% (2010)
- Number of people using the Internet 32.57 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 7.3 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Morocco?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Morocco was 131 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 Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 410 patents in 2004.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 patents in 2015.
- How does Morocco rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Morocco ranks 12th out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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.