Greece Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Greece's patent applications was 394 in 2021, ranked 48th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2021.
Overview
Greece's patent applications stood at 394 in 2021, a decline of +6 from 2020. Greece ranked 48th globally.
Greece’s patent‑application activity has shown pronounced volatility over the 42‑year series, falling from an early‑period high of 1,539.00 in 1987 to a deep trough of 188.00 in 1991 before stabilising at a modest 394.00 in 2021, which placed the country 48th in the world. The sharp decline in the early 1990s coincided with the country’s fiscal consolidation and structural adjustments, while the subsequent gradual rebound reflects limited but steady investment in research and development. By comparison, Hong Kong SAR recorded 401.00 applications in the same year, and New Zealand posted 330.00, illustrating that Greece remains slightly behind other small, innovation‑oriented economies. The long‑term downward trend from the 1987 peak suggests structural constraints, yet the recent modest rise hints that targeted policy incentives for high‑technology sectors could revive the trajectory and push Greece closer to its more dynamic peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 394 | −6 | #48 |
| 2020 | 400 | +44 | #48 |
| 2019 | 356 | −74 | #49 |
| 2018 | 430 | −68 | #47 |
| 2017 | 498 | −108 | #45 |
| 2016 | 606 | +56 | #43 |
| 2015 | 550 | −101 | #41 |
| 2014 | 651 | −47 | #42 |
| 2013 | 698 | +70 | #37 |
| 2012 | 628 | −94 | #40 |
| 2011 | 722 | −6 | #37 |
| 2010 | 728 | +30 | #38 |
| 2009 | 698 | +70 | #39 |
| 2008 | 628 | +53 | #39 |
| 2007 | 575 | +43 | #40 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Greece matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1996. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Greece's patent applications was 394 in 2021. Ranked 48th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year.
Greece's patent applications peaked at 1,539 in 1987.
The lowest patent applications in Greece was 188 in 1991.
Greece ranks 48th 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 Greece in 2021 was 394. This ranks 48th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_greece_patents,
title = {Greece Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/greece/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}