Life science patents granted, by technology in Poland
Poland: Life science patents granted, by technology was 68 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
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 18th 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 | 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
More science & technology data for Poland
- Scientific and technical journal articles 31,218 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 53.19 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 138.02 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 138.02 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 111 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 88.6% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 3,377 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.6% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 10,241 Thousand persons (2025)
- Number of people using the Internet 32.48 million users (2021)
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 18th out of 64 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.