Number of clinical trials in Australia
Australia: Number of clinical trials was 158 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
158
Change on year
down 7.1%
World rank
20th
of 153 countries
All-time high
176
in 2022
All-time low
3
in 2001
Years of data
24
2001–2024
Number of clinical trials in Australia, 2001–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of clinical trials in Australia is 158, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.1% on the previous year and up 62.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of clinical trials in Australia peaked at 176 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3, in 2001.
Australia ranks 20th of 153 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of clinical trials in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | — |
| 2002 | 6 | +100.0% |
| 2003 | 11 | +83.3% |
| 2004 | 24 | +118.2% |
| 2005 | 31 | +29.2% |
| 2006 | 72 | +132.3% |
| 2007 | 67 | -6.9% |
| 2008 | 92 | +37.3% |
| 2009 | 77 | -16.3% |
| 2010 | 88 | +14.3% |
| 2011 | 78 | -11.4% |
| 2012 | 86 | +10.3% |
| 2013 | 85 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 97 | +14.1% |
| 2015 | 91 | -6.2% |
| 2016 | 96 | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 93 | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 117 | +25.8% |
| 2019 | 113 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 131 | +15.9% |
| 2021 | 152 | +16.0% |
| 2022 | 176 | +15.8% |
| 2023 | 170 | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 158 | -7.1% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 158 is above the median for high income countries, which is 46.5, 3.4× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Australia's 158 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 50.5, 3.1× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.56 | 3 | 92 | 9 |
| 2010s | 94.4 | 78 | 117 | 10 |
| 2020s | 157.4 | 131 | 176 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More reference data data for Australia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 28.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 118.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 170.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.9 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of clinical trials in Australia?
- Number of clinical trials in Australia was 158 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of clinical trials recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 176 in 2022.
- What is the lowest number of clinical trials recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 in 2001.
- How does Australia rank for number of clinical trials?
- Australia ranks 20th out of 153 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of clinical trials rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of clinical trials. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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