Slovak Republic Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Slovak Republic's patent applications was 146 in 2021, ranked 57th globally. This represents a 29.1% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2021.
Overview
Slovak Republic's patent applications stood at 146 in 2021, a decline of +60 from 2020. Slovak Republic ranked 57th globally.
The Slovak Republic's patent applications, as recorded by the World Bank, have shown a steady decline over the past 29 years, with the latest figure standing at 146.00 in 2021. At its peak in 1993, the country's patent applications reached 282.00, a level that has yet to be surpassed. This downward trend is evident when compared to other countries, with Serbia, a peer nation, boasting a slightly lower figure of 138.00 patent applications in 2021. Slovakia's patent applications have been on a downward trajectory since the early 1990s, with the 2021 level representing the all-time trough. The Slovak Republic's patent applications are currently ranked 57th globally, positioning it below peer countries such as Kenya, which had 160.00 patent applications in 2021. To reverse this trend, the Slovak Republic would need to invest in research and development, as well as implement policies that encourage innovation and entrepreneurship, in order to stimulate growth in its patent applications.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 146 | −60 | #57 |
| 2020 | 206 | +0 | #60 |
| 2019 | 206 | −11 | #57 |
| 2018 | 217 | +34 | #59 |
| 2017 | 183 | −37 | #59 |
| 2016 | 220 | −8 | #56 |
| 2015 | 228 | +17 | #52 |
| 2014 | 211 | +27 | #52 |
| 2013 | 184 | +16 | #58 |
| 2012 | 168 | −56 | #53 |
| 2011 | 224 | −10 | #53 |
| 2010 | 234 | +58 | #55 |
| 2009 | 176 | +9 | #57 |
| 2008 | 167 | −72 | #62 |
| 2007 | 239 | +46 | #53 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Slovak Republic matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Slovak Republic's patent applications was 146 in 2021. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 29.1% decrease from the previous year.
Slovak Republic's patent applications peaked at 282 in 1993.
The lowest patent applications in Slovak Republic was 146 in 2021.
Slovak Republic ranks 57th 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 Slovak Republic in 2021 was 146. This ranks 57th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_slovak-republic_patents,
title = {Slovak Republic Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/slovak-republic/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}