Austria Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Austria's patent applications was 1,872 in 2021, ranked 19th globally. This represents a 11.9% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2021.
Overview
Austria's patent applications stood at 1,872 in 2021, a decline of +252 from 2020. Austria ranked 19th globally.
Austria’s patent‑application count fell to 1,872.00 in 2021, ranking nineteenth worldwide, a decline from the all‑time peak of 2,424.00 recorded in 2010 and still above the trough of 1,728.00 reached in 1995. Over the 42‑year series, the figure has oscillated within a relatively narrow band, suggesting that Austria’s innovation output has been resilient but not accelerating. Compared with peer nations, the Austrian total lies below the Netherlands’ 2,080.00 and Singapore’s 2,024.00, yet exceeds South Africa’s 1,804.00 and Sweden’s 1,771.00, highlighting a middle‑of‑the‑pack position among economies with comparable research intensity. The post‑2010 decline may reflect tighter patent‑grant standards or shifting R&D investment toward sectors less reliant on patent protection. Continued emphasis on high‑technology development and stronger linkages between universities and industry could reverse the downward trajectory and lift Austria’s applications toward earlier peak levels.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,872 | −252 | #19 |
| 2020 | 2,124 | +58 | #19 |
| 2019 | 2,066 | +27 | #21 |
| 2018 | 2,039 | −34 | #20 |
| 2017 | 2,073 | −5 | #22 |
| 2016 | 2,078 | −127 | #20 |
| 2015 | 2,205 | +113 | #18 |
| 2014 | 2,092 | −70 | #19 |
| 2013 | 2,162 | −96 | #21 |
| 2012 | 2,258 | +104 | #22 |
| 2011 | 2,154 | −270 | #21 |
| 2010 | 2,424 | +161 | #20 |
| 2009 | 2,263 | −35 | #21 |
| 2008 | 2,298 | −87 | #20 |
| 2007 | 2,385 | +114 | #20 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Austria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Austria's patent applications was 1,872 in 2021. Ranked 19th globally. This represents a 11.9% decrease from the previous year.
Austria's patent applications peaked at 2,424 in 2010.
The lowest patent applications in Austria was 1,728 in 1995.
Austria ranks 19th 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 Austria in 2021 was 1,872. This ranks 19th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_austria_patents,
title = {Austria Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/austria/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}