Life science patents granted, by technology in Romania
Romania: Life science patents granted, by technology was 14 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Romania, 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 Romania stood at 14 patents.
The figure is down 36.4% on the previous year and down 66.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Romania peaked at 142 patents in 1981 and was at its lowest, 5 patents, in 1990.
That places Romania 34th out of 64 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 | 76.4 patents | 28 patents | 142 patents | 10 |
| 1990s | 48 patents | 5 patents | 70 patents | 10 |
| 2000s | 51.4 patents | 26 patents | 69 patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.2 patents | 11 patents | 45 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.75 patents | 14 patents | 28 patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More science & technology data for Romania
- Scientific and technical journal articles 10,713 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 22.78 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 119.81 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 119.81 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 45 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 91.3% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 772 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.5% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 2,784 (2025)
- Number of people using the Internet 16.09 million users (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Romania?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Romania was 14 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 142 patents in 1981.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 patents in 1990.
- How does Romania rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Romania ranks 34th out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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.