Life science patents granted, by technology in Poland
Poland: Life science patents granted, by technology was 68 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
68 patents
Change on year
down 15.0%
World rank
19th
of 65 countries
All-time high
313 patents
in 2009
All-time low
35 patents
in 1991
Years of data
44
1980–2023
Life science patents granted, by technology in Poland, 1980–2023
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
In 2023, life science patents granted, by technology in Poland stood at 68 patents.
The figure is down 15.0% on the previous year and down 52.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Poland peaked at 313 patents in 2009 and was at its lowest, 35 patents, in 1991.
Poland ranks 19th of 65 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.
Life science patents granted, by technology in Poland, year by year
| Year | patents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 128 patents | — |
| 1981 | 116 patents | -9.4% |
| 1982 | 79 patents | -31.9% |
| 1983 | 82 patents | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 76 patents | -7.3% |
| 1985 | 50 patents | -34.2% |
| 1986 | 52 patents | +4.0% |
| 1987 | 91 patents | +75.0% |
| 1988 | 84 patents | -7.7% |
| 1989 | 56 patents | -33.3% |
| 1990 | 57 patents | +1.8% |
| 1991 | 35 patents | -38.6% |
| 1992 | 47 patents | +34.3% |
| 1993 | 60 patents | +27.7% |
| 1994 | 98 patents | +63.3% |
| 1995 | 101 patents | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 105 patents | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 114 patents | +8.6% |
| 1998 | 131 patents | +14.9% |
| 1999 | 111 patents | -15.3% |
| 2000 | 140 patents | +26.1% |
| 2001 | 142 patents | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 164 patents | +15.5% |
| 2003 | 112 patents | -31.7% |
| 2004 | 161 patents | +43.8% |
| 2005 | 235 patents | +46.0% |
| 2006 | 213 patents | -9.4% |
| 2007 | 310 patents | +45.5% |
| 2008 | 301 patents | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 313 patents | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 271 patents | -13.4% |
| 2011 | 181 patents | -33.2% |
| 2012 | 203 patents | +12.2% |
| 2013 | 143 patents | -29.6% |
| 2014 | 164 patents | +14.7% |
| 2015 | 97 patents | -40.9% |
| 2016 | 115 patents | +18.6% |
| 2017 | 101 patents | -12.2% |
| 2018 | 112 patents | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 96 patents | -14.3% |
| 2020 | 101 patents | +5.2% |
| 2021 | 136 patents | +34.7% |
| 2022 | 80 patents | -41.2% |
| 2023 | 68 patents | -15.0% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 68 patents is above the median for high income countries, which is 14 patents, 4.9× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Poland's 68 patents is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.5 patents, 9.1× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 81.4 patents | 50 patents | 128 patents | 10 |
| 1990s | 85.9 patents | 35 patents | 131 patents | 10 |
| 2000s | 209.1 patents | 112 patents | 313 patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 148.3 patents | 96 patents | 271 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 96.25 patents | 68 patents | 136 patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 17 France 87 patents compare
- 18 Luxembourg 78 patents compare
- 20 Montenegro 58 patents compare
- 21 Hong Kong 54 patents compare
- 21 Singapore 54 patents compare
More science & technology data for Poland
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- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 138.02 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.45 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 53.19 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 171.05 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 2.12 % change on previous year (2024)
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- Scientific and technical journal articles 31,218 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0.0009 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Poland?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Poland was 68 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 313 patents in 2009.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 35 patents in 1991.
- How does Poland rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Poland ranks 19th out of 65 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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.