Albania Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Albania's patent applications was 23 in 2021, ranked 86th globally. This represents a 475.0% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 2011–2021.
Overview
Albania's patent applications stood at 23 in 2021, a rise of +19 from 2019. Albania ranked 86th globally.
Albania’s patent‑application activity has risen sharply over the eight‑year span covered by World Bank data, climbing from a trough of 3.00 in 2011 to an all‑time peak of 23.00 in 2021, the most recent year for which figures are available. This ten‑fold increase places the country at rank 86 globally, with a 2021 count of 23.00 applications, just below peers such as Jordan (25.00) and Estonia (also 25.00) and slightly above Cuba (21.00). The upward trajectory reflects intensified efforts to strengthen the national innovation system, including reforms to intellectual‑property legislation and expanded support for research institutions. While the absolute level remains modest compared with more technologically advanced economies, the sustained growth suggests a deepening capacity for domestic invention and commercialization. Continued investment in R&D infrastructure, coupled with policies that facilitate technology transfer, could accelerate the pace of filings and enable Albania to move further up the global ranking in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23 | +19 | #86 |
| 2019 | 4 | −11 | #100 |
| 2018 | 15 | −1 | #95 |
| 2017 | 16 | −4 | #94 |
| 2016 | 20 | +6 | #84 |
| 2015 | 14 | +4 | #85 |
| 2014 | 10 | +7 | #89 |
| 2011 | 3 | – | #96 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's patent applications was 23 in 2021. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 475.0% increase from the previous year.
Albania's patent applications peaked at 23 in 2021.
The lowest patent applications in Albania was 3 in 2011.
Albania ranks 86th globally in patent applications as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is IP.PAT.RESD. Data sourced from World Bank.
The patent applications of Albania in 2021 was 23. This ranks 86th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_albania_patents,
title = {Albania Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}