Number of clinical trials in Poland

Poland: Number of clinical trials was 121 trials in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
121 trials
Change on year
down 11.7%
World rank
23rd
of 153 countries
All-time high
140 trials
in 2020
All-time low
3 trials
in 2002
Years of data
23
2002–2024

Number of clinical trials in Poland, 2002–2024

0501001502002201320242002: 3 trials2003: 4 trials2004: 11 trials2005: 14 trials2006: 18 trials2007: 21 trials2008: 36 trials2009: 38 trials2010: 47 trials2011: 31 trials2012: 40 trials2013: 51 trials2014: 56 trials2015: 77 trials2016: 70 trials2017: 76 trials2018: 93 trials2019: 104 trials2020: 140 trials2021: 110 trials2022: 121 trials2023: 137 trials2024: 121 trials

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in trials.

Analysis

The most recent figure for number of clinical trials in Poland is 121 trials, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 11.7% on the previous year and up 116.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of clinical trials in Poland peaked at 140 trials in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3 trials, in 2002.

That places Poland 23rd out of 153 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 18.12 trials 3 trials 38 trials 8
2010s 64.5 trials 31 trials 104 trials 10
2020s 125.8 trials 110 trials 140 trials 5

Countries ranked near Poland

  1. 20 Australia 158 trials compare
  2. 21 Japan 138 trials compare
  3. 22 India 131 trials compare
  4. 24 Hong Kong 112 trials compare
  5. 25 Thailand 105 trials compare
  6. 26 Russia 96 trials compare

See the full ranking of 153 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of clinical trials in Poland?
Number of clinical trials in Poland was 121 trials in 2024, according to ClinicalTrials.gov (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest number of clinical trials recorded in Poland?
The highest recorded value was 140 trials in 2020.
What is the lowest number of clinical trials recorded in Poland?
The lowest recorded value was 3 trials in 2002.
How does Poland rank for number of clinical trials?
Poland ranks 23rd out of 153 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of clinical trials rising or falling in Poland?
Over the last ten years it is up 116.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Poland data come from?
The figures come from ClinicalTrials.gov (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of clinical trials. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Number of clinical trials
Unit
trials
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
153 places, 2,621 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed

Annual number of completed clinical trials registered in the ClinicalTrials.gov database for each country. Registration in the ClinicalTrials database is mandatory for trials in the United States, but voluntary for other countries.