Poland Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Poland's patent applications was 3,377 in 2021, ranked 15th globally. This represents a 15.8% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2021.
Overview
Poland's patent applications stood at 3,377 in 2021, a decline of +633 from 2020. Poland ranked 15th globally.
Poland's patent applications have exhibited significant fluctuations over the 42-year period, ranging from a peak of 6,280 in 1988 to a trough of 2,028 in 2005. Since then, the country has shown a steadily increasing trend, with 2021's count of 3,377 ranking 15th globally. A closer examination of peer countries reveals that Brazil, which ranked higher with 4,666 patent applications in 2021, has also experienced a notable increase in recent years, suggesting that Poland's trend may continue to improve. This upward trajectory can be attributed to Poland's growing innovation ecosystem, which has been driven by investments in research and development, as well as its accession to the European Union in 2004. However, a slowdown in global innovation growth or a decline in EU funding could potentially alter Poland's trajectory, underscoring the need for sustained investment in innovation infrastructure to maintain momentum.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,377 | −633 | #15 |
| 2020 | 4,010 | +123 | #16 |
| 2019 | 3,887 | −320 | #16 |
| 2018 | 4,207 | +283 | #16 |
| 2017 | 3,924 | −337 | #16 |
| 2016 | 4,261 | −415 | #14 |
| 2015 | 4,676 | +735 | #11 |
| 2014 | 3,941 | −296 | #15 |
| 2013 | 4,237 | −173 | #15 |
| 2012 | 4,410 | +531 | #16 |
| 2011 | 3,879 | +676 | #16 |
| 2010 | 3,203 | +304 | #16 |
| 2009 | 2,899 | +411 | #16 |
| 2008 | 2,488 | +96 | #18 |
| 2007 | 2,392 | +235 | #19 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Poland 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
Poland's patent applications was 3,377 in 2021. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 15.8% decrease from the previous year.
Poland's patent applications peaked at 6,280 in 1988.
The lowest patent applications in Poland was 2,028 in 2005.
Poland ranks 15th 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 Poland in 2021 was 3,377. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_poland_patents,
title = {Poland Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/poland/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}