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Germany Average Patent Applications 1980–2021

41,517 42 data points
Number of patent applications filed by residents at the national patent office. A proxy for domestic innovation and R&D output. · World Bank

Germany's average patent applications from 1980 to 2021 was 41,517, based on 42 data points.

All Data (sorted by year)▾
YearValueChangeRank
2021 39,822 −2,438 5th
2020 42,260 −4,372 5th
2019 46,632 +15 5th
2018 46,617 −1,168 5th
2017 47,785 −695 5th
2016 48,480 +1,096 5th
2015 47,384 −770 5th
2014 48,154 +801 5th
2013 47,353 +733 5th
2012 46,620 −366 5th
2011 46,986 −61 5th
2010 47,047 −812 5th
2009 47,859 −1,381 5th
2008 49,240 +1,387 5th
2007 47,853 −159 5th
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Source: World Bank (IP.PAT.RESD)
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