Patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled in South Korea
South Korea: Patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled was 50,459 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled in South Korea, 1980–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
The most recent figure for patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled in South Korea is 50,459, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and up 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled in South Korea peaked at 53,885 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3,829, in 1980.
That places South Korea 4th out of 157 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3,829 | — |
| 1981 | 3,984 | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 4,368 | +9.6% |
| 1983 | 4,795 | +9.8% |
| 1984 | 6,636 | +38.4% |
| 1985 | 7,883 | +18.8% |
| 1986 | 9,115 | +15.6% |
| 1987 | 12,186 | +33.7% |
| 1988 | 14,355 | +17.8% |
| 1989 | 16,295 | +13.5% |
| 1990 | 16,738 | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 14,880 | -11.1% |
| 1992 | 15,122 | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 15,044 | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 17,158 | +14.1% |
| 1995 | 19,271 | +12.3% |
| 1996 | 21,921 | +13.8% |
| 1997 | 25,325 | +15.5% |
| 1998 | 24,637 | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 24,672 | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 29,179 | +18.3% |
| 2001 | 30,898 | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 29,566 | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 28,338 | -4.2% |
| 2004 | 34,865 | +23.0% |
| 2005 | 38,733 | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 40,713 | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 43,768 | +7.5% |
| 2008 | 43,518 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 36,207 | -16.8% |
| 2010 | 38,296 | +5.8% |
| 2011 | 40,890 | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 40,779 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 44,611 | +9.4% |
| 2014 | 46,219 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 46,419 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 45,406 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 45,691 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 47,431 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 47,372 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 46,282 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 51,753 | +11.8% |
| 2022 | 53,885 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 52,168 | -3.2% |
| 2024 | 50,459 | -3.3% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 50,459 is above the median for high income countries, which is 271, 186.2× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 50,459 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,924, 26.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8,345 | 3,829 | 16,295 | 10 |
| 1990s | 19,477 | 14,880 | 25,325 | 10 |
| 2000s | 35,578 | 28,338 | 43,768 | 10 |
| 2010s | 44,311 | 38,296 | 47,431 | 10 |
| 2020s | 50,909 | 46,282 | 53,885 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More science & technology data for South Korea
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 172.52 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.72 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 89.22 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 859.55 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 6.42 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 6.36 % change on previous year (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 50,459 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents, per capita 0.001 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled in South Korea?
- Patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled in South Korea was 50,459 in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 53,885 in 2022.
- What is the lowest patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,829 in 1980.
- How does South Korea rank for patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled?
- South Korea ranks 4th out of 157 countries with data for 2024.
- Is patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Patent applications, nonresidents with 301 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Patent applications, nonresidents WIPO Patent Report: Statistics on Worldwide Patent Activity, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), note: The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the trans
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About this data
Patent applications, nonresidents with 301 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.