Canada Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Canada's patent applications was 4,710 in 2021, ranked 13th globally. This represents a 5.8% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2021.
Overview
Canada's patent applications stood at 4,710 in 2021, a rise of +258 from 2020. Canada ranked 13th globally.
Canada's patent applications have demonstrated a steady increase since the early 1980s, with the 1980 value of 1,648.00 marking the all-time trough. The country's patent applications peaked in 2006 with 5,522.00, nearly three times the 1980 figure. Although Canada's patent applications declined slightly in the following years, they have continued to grow, reaching 4,710.00 in 2021, placing the country at the 13th position globally. This is in contrast to other nations such as Türkiye, which had 8,234.00 patent applications in 2021, and Poland, with 3,377.00. The upward trajectory suggests that Canada's innovation sector remains active, driven by investments in research and development. However, a sustained decline in government support for R&D or a significant economic downturn could potentially alter this trend and impact the country's position in the global innovation landscape.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,710 | +258 | #13 |
| 2020 | 4,452 | +214 | #15 |
| 2019 | 4,238 | −111 | #15 |
| 2018 | 4,349 | +296 | #15 |
| 2017 | 4,053 | −25 | #15 |
| 2016 | 4,078 | −199 | #15 |
| 2015 | 4,277 | +79 | #13 |
| 2014 | 4,198 | −369 | #14 |
| 2013 | 4,567 | −142 | #13 |
| 2012 | 4,709 | −45 | #14 |
| 2011 | 4,754 | +204 | #13 |
| 2010 | 4,550 | −517 | #13 |
| 2009 | 5,067 | +6 | #13 |
| 2008 | 5,061 | +63 | #12 |
| 2007 | 4,998 | −524 | #13 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Canada matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Canada's patent applications was 4,710 in 2021. Ranked 13th globally. This represents a 5.8% increase from the previous year.
Canada's patent applications peaked at 5,522 in 2006.
The lowest patent applications in Canada was 1,648 in 1980.
Canada ranks 13th 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 Canada in 2021 was 4,710. This ranks 13th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_canada_patents,
title = {Canada Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/canada/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}