Number of clinical trials in New Zealand

New Zealand: Number of clinical trials was 20 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
20
Change on year
up 11.1%
World rank
55th
of 153 countries
All-time high
25
in 2019
All-time low
1
in 2004
Years of data
22
2002–2024

Number of clinical trials in New Zealand, 2002–2024

05101520252002201320242002: 32004: 12005: 52006: 52007: 62008: 112009: 52010: 112011: 92012: 132013: 132014: 132015: 102016: 172017: 232018: 162019: 252020: 82021: 222022: 172023: 182024: 20

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, number of clinical trials in New Zealand stood at 20.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.1% on the previous year and up 53.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of clinical trials in New Zealand peaked at 25 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2004.

New Zealand ranks 55th of 153 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5.14 1 11 7
2010s 15 9 25 10
2020s 17 8 22 5

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 53 United Arab Emirates 22 compare
  2. 54 Ireland 21 compare
  3. 55 Bangladesh 20 compare
  4. 55 Serbia, Republic of 20 compare
  5. 58 Lebanon 19 compare
  6. 58 Philippines 19 compare
  7. 58 Tunisia 19 compare

See the full ranking of 153 places β†’

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All data for New Zealand β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is number of clinical trials in New Zealand?
Number of clinical trials in New Zealand was 20 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest number of clinical trials recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 25 in 2019.
What is the lowest number of clinical trials recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2004.
How does New Zealand rank for number of clinical trials?
New Zealand ranks 55th out of 153 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of clinical trials rising or falling in New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is up 53.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this New Zealand 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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Indicator
Number of clinical trials
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
153 places, 2,621 data points, 2000–2024
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