Portugal Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Portugal's patent applications was 711 in 2021, ranked 38th globally. This represents a 2.3% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2021.
Overview
Portugal's patent applications stood at 711 in 2021, a rise of +16 from 2020. Portugal ranked 38th globally.
Portugal has experienced a significant increase in patent applications over the past four decades. Starting from a low of 54.00 in 1988, the country's patent applications have been steadily rising, reaching an all-time peak of 925.00 in 2015. This growth indicates an improvement in Portugal's innovative capacity, positioning it among the top 40 countries globally in terms of patent applications, with a value of 711.00 in 2021. In comparison to its peer countries, Portugal's patent application rate is higher than that of Czechia, which ranked 34th globally with 541.00 patent applications in 2021. However, Portugal's growth has slowed down since 2015, with a moderate decline in patent applications. To maintain its position, Portugal would need to invest in research and development, as well as implement policies that promote innovation and entrepreneurship, to continue driving growth and staying competitive in the global market.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 711 | +16 | #38 |
| 2020 | 695 | −8 | #40 |
| 2019 | 703 | +42 | #40 |
| 2018 | 661 | +17 | #40 |
| 2017 | 644 | −80 | #41 |
| 2016 | 724 | −201 | #40 |
| 2015 | 925 | +203 | #34 |
| 2014 | 722 | +75 | #38 |
| 2013 | 647 | +26 | #39 |
| 2012 | 621 | +50 | #41 |
| 2011 | 571 | +72 | #43 |
| 2010 | 499 | −72 | #44 |
| 2009 | 571 | +190 | #42 |
| 2008 | 381 | +131 | #45 |
| 2007 | 250 | +66 | #51 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal 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
Portugal's patent applications was 711 in 2021. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 2.3% increase from the previous year.
Portugal's patent applications peaked at 925 in 2015.
The lowest patent applications in Portugal was 54 in 1988.
Portugal ranks 38th 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 Portugal in 2021 was 711. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_patents,
title = {Portugal Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}