Number of clinical trials in South Africa

South Africa: Number of clinical trials was 54 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
54
Change on year
up 28.6%
World rank
37th
of 153 countries
All-time high
68
in 2022
All-time low
1
in 2001
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Number of clinical trials in South Africa, 2001–2024

02040602001201220242001: 12002: 52003: 32004: 82005: 142006: 122007: 122008: 162009: 182010: 332011: 342012: 362013: 312014: 322015: 412016: 412017: 542018: 522019: 332020: 392021: 402022: 682023: 422024: 54

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 54 for number of clinical trials in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.6% on the previous year and up 68.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of clinical trials in South Africa peaked at 68 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2001.

That places South Africa 37th 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 9.89 1 18 9
2010s 38.7 31 54 10
2020s 48.6 39 68 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 35 Singapore 57 compare
  2. 36 Portugal 56 compare
  3. 38 Finland 51 compare
  4. 39 Czechia 50 compare
  5. 40 Malaysia 44 compare

See the full ranking of 153 places β†’

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All data for South Africa β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is number of clinical trials in South Africa?
Number of clinical trials in South Africa was 54 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest number of clinical trials recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 68 in 2022.
What is the lowest number of clinical trials recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2001.
How does South Africa rank for number of clinical trials?
South Africa ranks 37th out of 153 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of clinical trials rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 68.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa 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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