Life science patents granted, by technology in Turkey
Turkey: Life science patents granted, by technology was 3 patents in 1997. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by technology in Turkey, 1980–1997
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
The most recent figure for life science patents granted, by technology in Turkey is 3 patents, measured in 1997.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 25.0% on the previous year and up 200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by technology in Turkey peaked at 8 patents in 1995 and was at its lowest, 1 patents, in 1981.
That places Turkey 48th out of 65 countries with data for 1997, putting it 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 Turkey, year by year
| Year | patents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3 patents | — |
| 1981 | 1 patents | -66.7% |
| 1983 | 1 patents | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 2 patents | +100.0% |
| 1985 | 4 patents | +100.0% |
| 1987 | 1 patents | -75.0% |
| 1989 | 3 patents | +200.0% |
| 1990 | 3 patents | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3 patents | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 5 patents | +66.7% |
| 1993 | 6 patents | +20.0% |
| 1994 | 4 patents | -33.3% |
| 1995 | 8 patents | +100.0% |
| 1996 | 4 patents | -50.0% |
| 1997 | 3 patents | -25.0% |
Turkey compared with similar countries
- Turkey's 3 patents is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 27 patents, 11% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Turkey's 3 patents is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.5 patents, 40% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.14 patents | 1 patents | 4 patents | 7 |
| 1990s | 4.5 patents | 3 patents | 8 patents | 8 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
More science & technology data for Turkey
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- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 107.83 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.1 units per person (2024)
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- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 119.84 units per square kilometre (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by technology in Turkey?
- Life science patents granted, by technology in Turkey was 3 patents in 1997, 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 Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 8 patents in 1995.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by technology recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 patents in 1981.
- How does Turkey rank for life science patents granted, by technology?
- Turkey ranks 48th out of 65 countries with data for 1997.
- Is life science patents granted, by technology rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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.