Uruguay Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Uruguay's patent applications was 23 in 2017, ranked 88th globally. This represents a 11.5% decrease from 2016. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2017.
Overview
Uruguay's patent applications stood at 23 in 2017, a decline of +3 from 2015. Uruguay ranked 88th globally.
Uruguay’s filing of patent applications has shown a pronounced decline since the early 1980s, falling from an all‑time peak of 71.00 in 1981 to a trough of 18.00 in 1994, and reaching only 23.00 in the most recent year available (2017), which placed the country 88th in the world. The downward trajectory contrasts with the modestly higher figure recorded by Mozambique (24.00) in the same year, suggesting that Uruguay’s innovation intensity remains below that of several peer economies. Over the 35‑year coverage period, the average number of applications per year has hovered well under the regional norm, reflecting limited domestic R&D investment and a relatively small high‑technology sector. The persistent low level of patent activity may be linked to structural constraints such as limited venture‑capital availability and a focus on traditional industries. If policy reforms succeed in boosting research funding and strengthening university‑industry linkages, Uruguay could reverse the long‑term decline and move toward a more upward‑sloping patent filing trend in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 23 | −3 | #88 |
| 2015 | 26 | −11 | #78 |
| 2014 | 37 | +15 | #76 |
| 2012 | 22 | +2 | #79 |
| 2011 | 20 | −3 | #85 |
| 2010 | 23 | −7 | #82 |
| 2009 | 30 | −3 | #77 |
| 2008 | 33 | −2 | #76 |
| 2007 | 35 | +4 | #76 |
| 2006 | 31 | +7 | #76 |
| 2005 | 24 | −13 | #80 |
| 2004 | 37 | −8 | #73 |
| 2003 | 45 | +15 | #68 |
| 2002 | 30 | −22 | #72 |
| 2001 | 52 | +8 | #68 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uruguay 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
Uruguay's patent applications was 23 in 2017. Ranked 88th globally. This represents a 11.5% decrease from the previous year.
Uruguay's patent applications peaked at 71 in 1981.
The lowest patent applications in Uruguay was 18 in 1994.
Uruguay ranks 88th globally in patent applications as of 2017.
The World Bank indicator code is IP.PAT.RESD. Data sourced from World Bank.
The patent applications of Uruguay in 2017 was 23. This ranks 88th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uruguay_patents,
title = {Uruguay Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uruguay/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}