Lithuania Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Lithuania's patent applications was 81 in 2021, ranked 67th globally. This represents a 14.7% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2021.
Overview
Lithuania's patent applications stood at 81 in 2021, a decline of +14 from 2020. Lithuania ranked 67th globally.
Lithuania’s patent‑application activity has risen sharply since the early 1990s, moving from a low of 29.00 in 1991 – the all‑time trough – to an all‑time peak of 413.00 in 1993, before settling into a more modest but still upward trajectory that reached 81.00 in 2021, placing the country 67th globally. Over the 31‑year coverage period, the surge in the early 1990s reflected the post‑Soviet transition and rapid institutional reforms that encouraged innovation, while the subsequent decline after the 1993 peak suggests a re‑balancing as the market adjusted to new intellectual‑property frameworks. The 2021 figure is comparable to peer nations such as the Kyrgyz Republic (83.00) and Croatia (77.00), indicating that Lithuania remains competitive among similarly sized economies in the region. Continued investment in research and development, coupled with stronger linkages between universities and industry, could sustain the recent upward trend and potentially move Lithuania closer to the higher‑performing benchmarks observed in the early 1990s.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81 | −14 | #67 |
| 2020 | 95 | +5 | #67 |
| 2019 | 90 | +9 | #69 |
| 2018 | 81 | +0 | #77 |
| 2017 | 81 | −14 | #74 |
| 2016 | 95 | −6 | #67 |
| 2015 | 101 | −22 | #68 |
| 2014 | 123 | +6 | #63 |
| 2013 | 117 | +8 | #65 |
| 2012 | 109 | +16 | #62 |
| 2011 | 93 | −15 | #69 |
| 2010 | 108 | +17 | #69 |
| 2009 | 91 | +4 | #66 |
| 2008 | 87 | +25 | #65 |
| 2007 | 62 | −3 | #70 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lithuania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lithuania's patent applications was 81 in 2021. Ranked 67th globally. This represents a 14.7% decrease from the previous year.
Lithuania's patent applications peaked at 413 in 1993.
The lowest patent applications in Lithuania was 29 in 1991.
Lithuania ranks 67th 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 Lithuania in 2021 was 81. This ranks 67th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lithuania_patents,
title = {Lithuania Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lithuania/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}