Monaco Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Monaco's patent applications was 5 in 2021, ranked 101st globally. This represents a 16.7% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2021.
Overview
Monaco's patent applications stood at 5 in 2021, a decline of +1 from 2020. Monaco ranked 101st globally.
Monaco's patent applications have exhibited significant fluctuations over the past four decades. The country's all-time peak of 21.00 patent applications occurred in 1994, a period that likely witnessed substantial investments in research and development. Conversely, the lowest point of 2.00 patent applications was reached in 2005, indicating a substantial decline in innovation activities. Monaco has since regained its footing, achieving the same rank as Bolivia and Malta with 5.00 patent applications in 2021. The country's current ranking of 101 globally suggests a moderate level of innovation output relative to its peers. The trajectory of patent applications in Monaco is influenced by its strategic location, favorable business environment, and the presence of a significant financial sector. To alter its trajectory, Monaco may need to invest in education and research infrastructure to increase its competitiveness in the field of innovation and technology.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | −1 | #101 |
| 2020 | 6 | −4 | #104 |
| 2019 | 10 | +6 | #95 |
| 2018 | 4 | −14 | #110 |
| 2017 | 18 | +11 | #93 |
| 2016 | 7 | +2 | #102 |
| 2015 | 5 | −1 | #99 |
| 2014 | 6 | +1 | #94 |
| 2013 | 5 | +1 | #100 |
| 2012 | 4 | −2 | #92 |
| 2011 | 6 | +0 | #92 |
| 2010 | 6 | +3 | #93 |
| 2009 | 3 | −4 | #89 |
| 2008 | 7 | −4 | #86 |
| 2007 | 11 | +5 | #84 |
Analysis
Monaco's patent applications was 5 in 2021, a decline of −1 from 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
Monaco's patent applications was 5 in 2021. Ranked 101st globally. This represents a 16.7% decrease from the previous year.
Monaco's patent applications peaked at 21 in 1990.
The lowest patent applications in Monaco was 2 in 2005.
Monaco ranks 101st 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 Monaco in 2021 was 5. This ranks 101st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_monaco_patents,
title = {Monaco Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/monaco/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}