Türkiye Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Türkiye's patent applications was 8,234 in 2021, ranked 12th globally. This represents a 4.0% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2021.
Overview
Türkiye's patent applications stood at 8,234 in 2021, a rise of +314 from 2020. Türkiye ranked 12th globally.
Turkey’s patent applications rose from a modest 134 in 1980 to a historic high of 8,234 in 2021, the year in which the country ranked 12th worldwide. The all‑time trough of 126 applications occurred in 1982, after which a steady upward trajectory emerged, reflecting expanding research capacity and targeted innovation policies. Over the 41‑year span, the cumulative increase exceeds 6,000 percent, outpacing peers such as Canada, which recorded 4,710 applications in the same year, while remaining slightly below Italy’s 10,281 filings. The growth mirrors broader shifts in Turkey’s higher‑education system and increased private‑sector R&D investment, yet the gap with leading European innovators suggests room for further acceleration. Continued fiscal incentives for high‑technology firms and stronger university‑industry linkages could sustain the upward momentum, potentially moving Turkey into the top ten for patent activity in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,234 | +314 | #12 |
| 2020 | 7,920 | +49 | #12 |
| 2019 | 7,871 | +715 | #12 |
| 2018 | 7,156 | −1,019 | #13 |
| 2017 | 8,175 | +1,945 | #12 |
| 2016 | 6,230 | +878 | #12 |
| 2015 | 5,352 | +586 | #10 |
| 2014 | 4,766 | +374 | #12 |
| 2013 | 4,392 | −42 | #14 |
| 2012 | 4,434 | +549 | #15 |
| 2011 | 3,885 | +705 | #15 |
| 2010 | 3,180 | +625 | #17 |
| 2009 | 2,555 | +334 | #18 |
| 2008 | 2,221 | +411 | #21 |
| 2007 | 1,810 | +738 | #23 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Türkiye matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Türkiye's patent applications was 8,234 in 2021. Ranked 12th globally. This represents a 4.0% increase from the previous year.
Türkiye's patent applications peaked at 8,234 in 2021.
The lowest patent applications in Türkiye was 126 in 1982.
Türkiye ranks 12th 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 Türkiye in 2021 was 8,234. This ranks 12th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turkiye_patents,
title = {Türkiye Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turkiye/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}