Most Patent Applications Filed by Country 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by the number of patent applications filed with national and international intellectual property offices in 2024. China became the world's largest filer of patent applications in 2011 and has extended its lead every year since, with the CNIPA receiving over 1.6 million applications annually.

✨ AI Insight

China's overwhelming lead in patent applications, with 1,593 thousand filings, reflects its robust investment in research and development, as well as a strategic focus on technology and innovation. The United States, while a distant second with 589 thousand applications, still shows a strong commitment to intellectual property, particularly in sectors like technology and pharmaceuticals. Japan and South Korea follow with 289 and 244 thousand applications respectively, indicating their established industrial bases. The stark contrast between these leaders and countries like Germany (65 thousand) and India (61 thousand) suggests a significant disparity in innovation capacity and support for intellectual property rights. This trend may indicate a shift in global economic power towards countries that prioritize technological advancements.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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China leads with 1,593 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 359 · median: 155.

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Gap in 2024: China is 113.8× larger than United Kingdom.