Annual patent applications in Philippines
Philippines: Annual patent applications was 490 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Annual patent applications in Philippines, 1980–2021
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 490 for annual patent applications in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 163.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual patent applications in Philippines peaked at 529 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 63, in 1983.
That places Philippines 43rd out of 135 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 90.8 | 63 | 134 | 10 |
| 1990s | 155 | 125 | 181 | 10 |
| 2000s | 178.3 | 135 | 225 | 10 |
| 2010s | 312.7 | 162 | 529 | 10 |
| 2020s | 483 | 476 | 490 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More science & technology data for Philippines
- Scientific and technical journal articles 4,752 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 133.57 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 115.3 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 115.3 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 3,903 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 67.3% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 490 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.3% (2020)
- Number of people using the Internet 75.67 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 7.14 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual patent applications in Philippines?
- Annual patent applications in Philippines was 490 in 2021, according to World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual patent applications recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 529 in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual patent applications recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 63 in 1983.
- How does Philippines rank for annual patent applications?
- Philippines ranks 43rd out of 135 countries with data for 2021.
- Is annual patent applications rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 163.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual patent applications. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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