Life science patents granted by technology in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Life science patents granted by technology was 14 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted by technology in Saudi Arabia, 1999–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for life science patents granted by technology in Saudi Arabia is 14, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 366.7% on the previous year and down 53.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted by technology in Saudi Arabia peaked at 131 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2011.
Saudi Arabia ranks 34th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000s | 33.67 | 2 | 131 | 9 |
| 2010s | 7.75 | 1 | 30 | 8 |
| 2020s | 7.33 | 3 | 14 | 3 |
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More science & technology data for Saudi Arabia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 24,595 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 54.18 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 159.54 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 159.54 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 2,581 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 100 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 1,398 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.6% (2024)
- Number of internet users 31.33 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 44.07 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted by technology in Saudi Arabia?
- Life science patents granted by technology in Saudi Arabia was 14 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest life science patents granted by technology recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 131 in 2006.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted by technology recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2011.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for life science patents granted by technology?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 34th out of 64 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted by technology rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from 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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