Patent applications per million in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Patent applications per million was 54.09 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Patent applications per million in Hong Kong, 1983–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for patent applications per million in Hong Kong is 54.09, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 4.3% on the previous year and up 111.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications per million in Hong Kong peaked at 56.54 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.53, in 1993.
That places Hong Kong 35th 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 | 2.78 | 1.81 | 3.93 | 7 |
| 1990s | 5.34 | 1.53 | 19.56 | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.72 | 7.65 | 25.08 | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.31 | 18.93 | 46.08 | 10 |
| 2020s | 55.32 | 54.09 | 56.54 | 2 |
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More science & technology data for Hong Kong
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 27.05 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 364.85 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 364.85 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 21,542 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 95.76 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 401 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.1% (2024)
- Number of internet users 6.97 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 40.27 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions 2.99 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications per million in Hong Kong?
- Patent applications per million in Hong Kong was 54.09 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest patent applications per million recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 56.54 in 2020.
- What is the lowest patent applications per million recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.53 in 1993.
- How does Hong Kong rank for patent applications per million?
- Hong Kong ranks 35th out of 135 countries with data for 2021.
- Is patent applications per million rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is up 111.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Patent applications per million. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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