Mexico Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Mexico's patent applications was 1,117 in 2021, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2021.
Overview
Mexico's patent applications stood at 1,117 in 2021, a decline of +15 from 2020. Mexico ranked 29th globally.
Mexico’s patent applications rose from 704.00 in 1980 to 1,117.00 in 2021, placing it 29th globally, while the 42‑year series records a low of 386.00 in 1996 and a high of 1,555.00 in 2018. The post‑trough expansion reflects gradual strengthening of research and development capacity, yet the 2021 figure remains below the all‑time peak and lags behind peer Switzerland’s 1,288.00 and Denmark’s 1,090.00, suggesting that Mexico’s innovation system has not fully capitalised on the momentum generated in the late 2010s. The modest decline from the 2018 apex may be linked to fiscal constraints, slower adoption of emerging technologies, and limited private‑sector incentives for filing patents. Continued reforms to improve intellectual‑property protection, increase R&D tax credits, and foster university‑industry collaborations could revive growth, potentially restoring Mexico to a trajectory that surpasses its recent trough and approaches the levels of its more advanced peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,117 | −15 | #29 |
| 2020 | 1,132 | −173 | #30 |
| 2019 | 1,305 | −250 | #28 |
| 2018 | 1,555 | +221 | #23 |
| 2017 | 1,334 | +24 | #29 |
| 2016 | 1,310 | −54 | #25 |
| 2015 | 1,364 | +118 | #23 |
| 2014 | 1,246 | +36 | #29 |
| 2013 | 1,210 | −84 | #29 |
| 2012 | 1,294 | +229 | #29 |
| 2011 | 1,065 | +114 | #33 |
| 2010 | 951 | +129 | #34 |
| 2009 | 822 | +137 | #34 |
| 2008 | 685 | +56 | #37 |
| 2007 | 629 | +55 | #39 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico's patent applications was 1,117 in 2021. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year.
Mexico's patent applications peaked at 1,555 in 2018.
The lowest patent applications in Mexico was 386 in 1996.
Mexico ranks 29th 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 Mexico in 2021 was 1,117. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mexico_patents,
title = {Mexico Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}