United Kingdom - Patent Applications 1981
20,808
+1,196 from 1980
United Kingdom's patent applications was 20,808 in 1981, increased +1,196 from 19,612 in 1980. This was the 3rd highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1981▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | United States | 62,404 | 0.5% |
| 2nd | Germany | 29,841 | 4.0% |
| 3rd | United Kingdom | 20,808 | 6.1% |
| 4th | France | 10,945 | -0.5% |
| 5th | Poland | 4,370 | -29.5% |
| 6th | Sweden | 3,914 | -4.7% |
| 7th | Switzerland | 3,712 | -8.3% |
| 8th | Bulgaria | 3,673 | 11.4% |
| 9th | South Africa | 3,340 | 8.0% |
| 10th | Romania | 2,481 | -3.4% |
| 11th | Austria | 2,390 | 2.7% |
| 12th | Brazil | 2,171 | 1.0% |
| 13th | Canada | 2,164 | 31.3% |
| 14th | Hungary | 2,124 | 32.7% |
| 15th | Netherlands | 1,897 | 3.9% |
| 16th | Spain | 1,718 | -8.4% |
| 17th | Finland | 1,423 | 4.9% |
| 18th | Korea | 1,319 | 6.3% |
| 19th | Greece | 1,221 | -3.5% |
| 20th | Denmark | 1,085 | 12.6% |
| 21st | India | 1,067 | -11.6% |
| 22nd | New Zealand | 1,033 | -10.0% |
| 23rd | Argentina | 954 | -24.8% |
| 24th | Belgium | 806 | -6.8% |
| 25th | Mexico | 765 | 8.7% |
| 26th | Israel | 727 | 8.7% |
| 27th | Norway | 714 | -0.3% |
| 28th | Ireland | 461 | 17.0% |
| 29th | Australia | 458 | 15.4% |
| 30th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 286 | 69.2% |
| 31st | Türkiye | 157 | 17.2% |
| 32nd | Cuba | 122 | -5.4% |
| 33rd | Luxembourg | 109 | 12.4% |
| 34th | Chile | 92 | -34.3% |
| 35th | Philippines | 91 | -23.5% |
| 36th | Portugal | 90 | -2.2% |
| 37th | Uruguay | 71 | 1.4% |
| 38th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 59 | -22.4% |
| 39th | Peru | 50 | -39.0% |
| 40th | Costa Rica | 41 | 36.7% |
| 41st | Bangladesh | 39 | 14.7% |
| 42nd | Colombia | 39 | -9.3% |
| 43rd | Morocco | 36 | 24.1% |
| 44th | Zimbabwe | 35 | -10.3% |
| 45th | Tunisia | 28 | 3.7% |
| 46th | Iraq | 26 | 36.8% |
| 47th | Thailand | 26 | 100.0% |
| 48th | Monaco | 20 | 42.9% |
| 49th | Algeria | 14 | 180.0% |
| 50th | Ecuador | 14 | -60.0% |
| 51st | Iceland | 14 | -26.3% |
| 52nd | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 12 | 50.0% |
| 53rd | Panama | 8 | -46.7% |
| 54th | Malawi | 7 | 250.0% |
| 55th | Syrian Arab Republic | 7 | 16.7% |
| 56th | Sri Lanka | 6 | -45.5% |
| 57th | Malta | 6 | -14.3% |
| 58th | Singapore | 4 | 100.0% |
| 59th | Bahamas, The | 2 | - |
| 60th | Mauritius | 2 | - |
| 61st | Samoa | 2 | - |
| 62nd | Bahrain | 1 | - |
| 63rd | Mali | 1 | - |
| 64th | Zambia | 1 | -50.0% |
FAQ
What was United Kingdom's patent applications in 1981?▾
United Kingdom's patent applications in 1981 was 20,808. This ranked 3rd globally.
How did United Kingdom's patent applications change in 1981?▾
United Kingdom's patent applications increased by 6.1% in 1981 compared to 1980.
Which country had the highest patent applications in 1981?▾
United States had the highest patent applications in 1981 at 62,404.
What is the patent applications of United Kingdom in 1981?▾
The patent applications of United Kingdom in 1981 was 20,808. This ranked 3rd globally.
How does 1981 compare to 1980 for United Kingdom's patent applications?▾
United Kingdom's patent applications went from 19,612 in 1980 to 20,808 in 1981, a 6.1% increase.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
United Kingdom matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1981. Historically: 307 occurrences, 117 successful (38%). Outcome 24 months later: 4.6%. View full analysis →
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