Denmark Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Denmark's patent applications was 1,090 in 2021, ranked 30th globally. This represents a 13.6% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2021.
Overview
Denmark's patent applications stood at 1,090 in 2021, a decline of +171 from 2020. Denmark ranked 30th globally.
Denmark’s patent‑application activity has shown modest growth over the 42‑year series, rising from an early‑record 964.00 in 1980 to 1,090.00 in 2021, which placed the country 30th globally. The trajectory features a pronounced peak of 1,877.00 in 2004, followed by a gradual decline that reached the lowest point of 856.00 in 1985 before the later recovery. Compared with peer nations of similar rank, Mexico recorded 1,117.00 applications in the most recent year, while Norway posted 946.00, indicating that Denmark remains slightly below the median of its immediate peers. The post‑2004 downturn suggests that the high‑technology sector has faced structural constraints, perhaps linked to shifts in R&D financing or the concentration of innovative firms. Continued emphasis on research incentives, digital infrastructure and collaboration with universities could reverse the recent deceleration and sustain a upward trend in future patent filings.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,090 | −171 | #30 |
| 2020 | 1,261 | −90 | #29 |
| 2019 | 1,351 | +89 | #26 |
| 2018 | 1,262 | −228 | #29 |
| 2017 | 1,490 | −62 | #25 |
| 2016 | 1,552 | +90 | #23 |
| 2015 | 1,462 | +85 | #22 |
| 2014 | 1,377 | +36 | #26 |
| 2013 | 1,341 | −65 | #28 |
| 2012 | 1,406 | −168 | #27 |
| 2011 | 1,574 | −52 | #26 |
| 2010 | 1,626 | +108 | #26 |
| 2009 | 1,518 | −116 | #27 |
| 2008 | 1,634 | −26 | #23 |
| 2007 | 1,660 | +157 | #26 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark 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
Denmark's patent applications was 1,090 in 2021. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 13.6% decrease from the previous year.
Denmark's patent applications peaked at 1,877 in 2004.
The lowest patent applications in Denmark was 856 in 1985.
Denmark ranks 30th 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 Denmark in 2021 was 1,090. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_patents,
title = {Denmark Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}