Colombia Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Colombia's patent applications was 432 in 2021, ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 17.1% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2021.
Overview
Colombia's patent applications stood at 432 in 2021, a rise of +63 from 2020. Colombia ranked 42nd globally.
Colombia’s patent‑application activity has risen markedly since the earliest recorded figure of 43.00 in 1980, expanding to 432.00 in 2021, which placed the country 42nd in the world. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 39.00 in 1981, reaching an all‑time peak of 595.00 in 2017 before moderating to the current level. Over the 40‑year span, the average annual increase exceeds ten applications, reflecting stronger research and development incentives and greater integration into global innovation networks. Colombia’s 2021 count is comparable to Hungary’s 433.00 and slightly below Pakistan’s 426.00, indicating that it now competes with middle‑income economies that have similarly expanded their intellectual‑property systems. Continued policy support for university‑industry collaboration and increased investment in high‑technology sectors could revive growth toward the 2017 peak, while any slowdown in funding or regulatory reforms might constrain future advances.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 432 | +63 | #42 |
| 2020 | 369 | −53 | #50 |
| 2019 | 422 | +7 | #47 |
| 2018 | 415 | −180 | #49 |
| 2017 | 595 | +50 | #43 |
| 2016 | 545 | +224 | #45 |
| 2015 | 321 | +61 | #47 |
| 2014 | 260 | +9 | #50 |
| 2013 | 251 | +38 | #52 |
| 2012 | 213 | +30 | #48 |
| 2011 | 183 | +50 | #57 |
| 2010 | 133 | +5 | #64 |
| 2009 | 128 | +2 | #63 |
| 2008 | 126 | −2 | #64 |
| 2007 | 128 | −14 | #63 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Colombia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Colombia's patent applications was 432 in 2021. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 17.1% increase from the previous year.
Colombia's patent applications peaked at 595 in 2017.
The lowest patent applications in Colombia was 39 in 1981.
Colombia ranks 42nd 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 Colombia in 2021 was 432. This ranks 42nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_colombia_patents,
title = {Colombia Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/colombia/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}