Chile Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Chile's patent applications was 402 in 2021, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 8.1% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2021.
Overview
Chile's patent applications stood at 402 in 2021, a rise of +30 from 2020. Chile ranked 46th globally.
Chile’s patent applications rose from a low of 92.00 in 1981 to an early‑stage average of 140.00 in 1980, then accelerated through the 1990s and early 2000s, reaching an all‑time peak of 531.00 in 2008. After that apex, the figure settled at 402.00 in 2021, placing Chile 46th globally and closely aligned with peer nations such as Argentina (406.00) and Hong Kong SAR, China (401.00). The long‑term upward trajectory reflects expanding research and development capacity, stronger university‑industry linkages, and targeted innovation policies introduced in the early 2000s. Nonetheless, the post‑peak decline suggests that the surge of the mid‑2000s was not fully sustained, possibly due to limited private‑sector investment and modest growth in high‑technology exports. Continued reforms to improve IP protection, increase venture capital availability, and foster collaborative R&D networks could reverse the modest downward drift and propel Chile’s patent activity beyond its recent plateau.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 402 | +30 | #46 |
| 2020 | 372 | −66 | #49 |
| 2019 | 438 | +32 | #45 |
| 2018 | 406 | −19 | #51 |
| 2017 | 425 | +39 | #48 |
| 2016 | 386 | −57 | #47 |
| 2015 | 443 | −9 | #44 |
| 2014 | 452 | +112 | #46 |
| 2013 | 340 | +4 | #46 |
| 2012 | 336 | −3 | #44 |
| 2011 | 339 | +11 | #47 |
| 2010 | 328 | −15 | #47 |
| 2009 | 343 | −188 | #46 |
| 2008 | 531 | +128 | #41 |
| 2007 | 403 | +112 | #43 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chile's patent applications was 402 in 2021. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 8.1% increase from the previous year.
Chile's patent applications peaked at 531 in 2008.
The lowest patent applications in Chile was 92 in 1981.
Chile ranks 46th 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 Chile in 2021 was 402. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chile_patents,
title = {Chile Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}