Life science patents granted, by filing office in Greece
Greece: Life science patents granted, by filing office was 40 patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Life science patents granted, by filing office in Greece, 1980–2023
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in patents.
Analysis
Greece recorded 40 patents for life science patents granted, by filing office in 2023.
The figure is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 17.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life science patents granted, by filing office in Greece peaked at 1,458 patents in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0 patents, in 1989.
That places Greece 24th out of 70 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.
Life science patents granted, by filing office in Greece, year by year
| Year | patents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 97 patents | — |
| 1981 | 137 patents | +41.2% |
| 1982 | 196 patents | +43.1% |
| 1983 | 158 patents | -19.4% |
| 1984 | 1,458 patents | +822.8% |
| 1985 | 477 patents | -67.3% |
| 1986 | 527 patents | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 139 patents | -73.6% |
| 1988 | 37 patents | -73.4% |
| 1989 | 0 patents | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 18 patents | — |
| 1991 | 25 patents | +38.9% |
| 1992 | 157 patents | +528.0% |
| 1993 | 139 patents | -11.5% |
| 1994 | 32 patents | -77.0% |
| 1995 | 48 patents | +50.0% |
| 1996 | 114 patents | +137.5% |
| 1997 | 67 patents | -41.2% |
| 1998 | 31 patents | -53.7% |
| 1999 | 39 patents | +25.8% |
| 2000 | 23 patents | -41.0% |
| 2001 | 27 patents | +17.4% |
| 2002 | 35 patents | +29.6% |
| 2003 | 33 patents | -5.7% |
| 2004 | 34 patents | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 35 patents | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 34 patents | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 43 patents | +26.5% |
| 2008 | 39 patents | -9.3% |
| 2009 | 40 patents | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 44 patents | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 33 patents | -25.0% |
| 2012 | 30 patents | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 34 patents | +13.3% |
| 2014 | 46 patents | +35.3% |
| 2015 | 37 patents | -19.6% |
| 2016 | 34 patents | -8.1% |
| 2017 | 35 patents | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 31 patents | -11.4% |
| 2019 | 44 patents | +41.9% |
| 2020 | 31 patents | -29.5% |
| 2021 | 46 patents | +48.4% |
| 2022 | 39 patents | -15.2% |
| 2023 | 40 patents | +2.6% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 40 patents is above the median for high income countries, which is 28 patents, 1.4× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Greece's 40 patents is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25.5 patents, 1.6× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Life science patents granted, by filing office in Greece changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +822.8% | 158 patents | 1,458 patents |
| 1992 | +528.0% | 25 patents | 157 patents |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 322.6 patents | 0 patents | 1,458 patents | 10 |
| 1990s | 67 patents | 18 patents | 157 patents | 10 |
| 2000s | 34.3 patents | 23 patents | 43 patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.8 patents | 30 patents | 46 patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 39 patents | 31 patents | 46 patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near Greece
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Frequently asked questions
- What is life science patents granted, by filing office in Greece?
- Life science patents granted, by filing office in Greece was 40 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 filing office recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 1,458 patents in 1984.
- What is the lowest life science patents granted, by filing office recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 patents in 1989.
- How does Greece rank for life science patents granted, by filing office?
- Greece ranks 24th out of 70 countries with data for 2023.
- Is life science patents granted, by filing office rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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 filing office. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Patents granted within the fields of medical technology, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals by filing office. These patents cover a wide range of innovations, such as medical devices, diagnostic methods, genetic engineering techniques, biotechnological processes and new drugs.