South Korea vs Russia: Annual patent applications
South Korea
186,245
in 2021
Russia
19,569
in 2021
South Korea rank
4th
Russia rank
7th
Annual patent applications over time
- South Korea
- Russia
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 186,245 against 19,569 in Russia, a difference of 166,676.
That makes South Korea's figure about 9.5 times Russia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 30 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Russia ahead.
South Korea ranks 4th and Russia ranks 7th of 135 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 45,939 | 22,034 | 23,905 | South Korea |
| 2000s | 104,947 | 25,216 | 79,731 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 156,597 | 26,386 | 130,211 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 183,361 | 21,664 | 161,697 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual patent applications, South Korea or Russia?
- South Korea, at 186,245 against 19,569 in Russia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in annual patent applications between South Korea and Russia?
- 166,676, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Russia?
- 30 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2021.
- How do South Korea and Russia rank globally for annual patent applications?
- South Korea ranks 4th and Russia ranks 7th of 135 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), via World Bank (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Annual patent applications. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.