Singapore Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Singapore's patent applications was 2,024 in 2021, ranked 18th globally. This represents a 13.8% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2021.
Overview
Singapore's patent applications stood at 2,024 in 2021, a rise of +246 from 2020. Singapore ranked 18th globally.
Singapore's patent applications have undergone significant growth over the past 32 years. Starting from a mere 2 applications in 1980, the country has seen a substantial increase, culminating in 2,024 patent applications in 2021. This represents a notable milestone, positioning Singapore as the 18th largest patent applicant globally. Notably, Singapore's growth mirrors that of countries with similar economic profiles, such as the Netherlands, which had 2,080 patent applications in 2021. In contrast to countries with more established innovation ecosystems, such as Australia with 2,966 patent applications, Singapore's rapid growth indicates a strong focus on intellectual property development. Future advancements in areas like biotechnology and artificial intelligence could further boost Singapore's patent applications, potentially propelling the country into the top 15 globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,024 | +246 | #18 |
| 2020 | 1,778 | +51 | #20 |
| 2019 | 1,727 | +152 | #23 |
| 2018 | 1,575 | −34 | #22 |
| 2017 | 1,609 | +8 | #24 |
| 2016 | 1,601 | +132 | #22 |
| 2015 | 1,469 | +166 | #21 |
| 2014 | 1,303 | +160 | #28 |
| 2013 | 1,143 | +62 | #32 |
| 2012 | 1,081 | +25 | #31 |
| 2011 | 1,056 | +161 | #34 |
| 2010 | 895 | +145 | #35 |
| 2009 | 750 | −43 | #38 |
| 2008 | 793 | +97 | #35 |
| 2007 | 696 | +70 | #36 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Singapore matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Singapore's patent applications was 2,024 in 2021. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 13.8% increase from the previous year.
Singapore's patent applications peaked at 2,024 in 2021.
The lowest patent applications in Singapore was 2 in 1980.
Singapore ranks 18th 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 Singapore in 2021 was 2,024. This ranks 18th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_singapore_patents,
title = {Singapore Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/singapore/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}