Switzerland - Patent Applications 2009
1,684
+90 from 2008
Switzerland's patent applications was 1,684 in 2009, increased +90 from 1,594 in 2008. This was the 25th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2009▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Japan | 295,315 | -10.5% |
| 2nd | China | 229,096 | 17.7% |
| 3rd | United States | 224,912 | -2.9% |
| 4th | Korea | 127,316 | 0.2% |
| 5th | Germany | 47,859 | -2.8% |
| 6th | Russian Federation | 25,598 | -7.6% |
| 7th | United Kingdom | 15,985 | -3.3% |
| 8th | France | 14,100 | -3.8% |
| 9th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 12,184 | -20.9% |
| 10th | Italy | 8,814 | 2.6% |
| 11th | Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of | 7,956 | 16.2% |
| 12th | India | 7,262 | 13.0% |
| 13th | Canada | 5,067 | 0.1% |
| 14th | Brazil | 4,271 | -0.2% |
| 15th | Spain | 3,596 | -1.0% |
| 16th | Poland | 2,899 | 16.5% |
| 17th | Netherlands | 2,575 | 6.4% |
| 18th | Türkiye | 2,555 | 15.0% |
| 19th | Australia | 2,494 | -11.6% |
| 20th | Ukraine | 2,434 | -13.8% |
| 21st | Austria | 2,263 | -1.5% |
| 22nd | Sweden | 2,186 | -14.2% |
| 23rd | Finland | 1,806 | 0.4% |
| 24th | Belarus | 1,753 | 16.1% |
| 25th | Switzerland | 1,684 | 5.6% |
| 26th | New Zealand | 1,555 | 23.8% |
| 27th | Denmark | 1,518 | -7.1% |
| 28th | Kazakhstan | 1,513 | 2.0% |
| 29th | Israel | 1,387 | -9.2% |
| 30th | Norway | 1,246 | 8.3% |
| 31st | Malaysia | 1,234 | 50.9% |
| 32nd | Romania | 1,054 | 5.9% |
| 33rd | Thailand | 1,025 | 13.6% |
| 34th | Mexico | 822 | 20.0% |
| 35th | South Africa | 822 | -4.4% |
| 36th | Czechia | 789 | 10.8% |
| 37th | Hungary | 757 | 10.8% |
| 38th | Singapore | 750 | -5.4% |
| 39th | Greece | 698 | 11.1% |
| 40th | Belgium | 669 | 16.3% |
| 41st | Argentina | 640 | -20.1% |
| 42nd | Portugal | 571 | 49.9% |
| 43rd | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 490 | 1.9% |
| 44th | Indonesia | 415 | 7.5% |
| 45th | Slovenia | 373 | 23.9% |
| 46th | Chile | 343 | -35.4% |
| 47th | Sudan | 332 | -2.4% |
| 48th | Serbia | 319 | -17.4% |
| 49th | Azerbaijan | 264 | 16.8% |
| 50th | Viet Nam | 258 | 26.5% |
| 51st | Georgia | 256 | 15.3% |
| 52nd | Croatia | 250 | -24.2% |
| 53rd | Bulgaria | 242 | -2.8% |
| 54th | Latvia | 240 | 16.5% |
| 55th | Uzbekistan | 238 | -9.2% |
| 56th | Sri Lanka | 202 | 0.5% |
| 57th | Slovak Republic | 176 | 5.4% |
| 58th | Philippines | 172 | -20.4% |
| 59th | Hong Kong SAR, China | 149 | -13.9% |
| 60th | Kyrgyz Republic | 146 | 8.1% |
| 61st | Morocco | 135 | -23.7% |
| 62nd | Moldova | 134 | -50.9% |
| 63rd | Colombia | 128 | 1.6% |
| 64th | Armenia | 116 | -48.7% |
| 65th | Tunisia | 105 | 38.2% |
| 66th | Lithuania | 91 | 4.6% |
| 67th | Estonia | 76 | 22.6% |
| 68th | Mongolia | 76 | -26.2% |
| 69th | Iceland | 64 | 28.0% |
| 70th | Jordan | 60 | 20.0% |
| 71st | Luxembourg | 60 | 25.0% |
| 72nd | Cuba | 59 | -14.5% |
| 73rd | Bangladesh | 55 | -8.3% |
| 74th | Kenya | 48 | -23.8% |
| 75th | North Macedonia | 39 | 14.7% |
| 76th | Peru | 37 | 19.4% |
| 77th | Uruguay | 30 | -9.1% |
| 78th | Dominican Republic | 17 | 112.5% |
| 79th | Jamaica | 17 | 13.3% |
| 80th | Costa Rica | 16 | -33.3% |
| 81st | Paraguay | 15 | 15.4% |
| 82nd | Tajikistan | 11 | -57.7% |
| 83rd | Zambia | 9 | -65.4% |
| 84th | Malta | 8 | -42.9% |
| 85th | Guatemala | 7 | 40.0% |
| 86th | Mozambique | 7 | 250.0% |
| 87th | Cyprus | 6 | -45.5% |
| 88th | Ecuador | 6 | 200.0% |
| 89th | Monaco | 3 | -57.1% |
| 90th | Macao SAR, China | 1 | -66.7% |
| 91st | Madagascar | 1 | -92.9% |
FAQ
What was Switzerland's patent applications in 2009?▾
Switzerland's patent applications in 2009 was 1,684. This ranked 25th globally.
How did Switzerland's patent applications change in 2009?▾
Switzerland's patent applications increased by 5.6% in 2009 compared to 2008.
Which country had the highest patent applications in 2009?▾
Japan had the highest patent applications in 2009 at 295,315.
What is the patent applications of Switzerland in 2009?▾
The patent applications of Switzerland in 2009 was 1,684. This ranked 25th globally.
How does 2009 compare to 2008 for Switzerland's patent applications?▾
Switzerland's patent applications went from 1,594 in 2008 to 1,684 in 2009, a 5.6% increase.
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