Patent applications to the EPO by priority year in Germany
Germany: Patent applications to the EPO by priority year was 18,882 Number in 2017. ▲ Rising
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year in Germany, 1979–2017
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for patent applications to the epo by priority year in Germany is 18,882 Number, measured in 2017.
That represents a change of down 6.2% on the previous year and down 22.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year in Germany peaked at 24,397 Number in 2007 and was at its lowest, 4,986 Number, in 1979.
That places Germany 3rd out of 48 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 39 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,986 Number | 4,986 Number | 4,986 Number | 1 |
| 1980s | 8,994 Number | 6,127 Number | 12,092 Number | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,486 Number | 11,247 Number | 20,989 Number | 10 |
| 2000s | 23,051 Number | 21,877 Number | 24,397 Number | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,321 Number | 18,882 Number | 23,444 Number | 8 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 United States 36,903 Number compare
- 2 Japan 21,380 Number compare
- 4 France 9,503 Number compare
- 5 South Korea 6,423 Number compare
- 6 United Kingdom 5,437 Number compare
More science & technology data for Germany
- Scientific and technical journal articles 108,782 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 109.20 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 129.15 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 129.15 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 18,747 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 93.5 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 39,822 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 3.2% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 26,845 (2025)
- Number of internet users 76.52 million (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications to the epo by priority year in Germany?
- Patent applications to the epo by priority year in Germany was 18,882 Number in 2017, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 24,397 Number in 2007.
- What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,986 Number in 1979.
- How does Germany rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 48 countries with data for 2017.
- Is patent applications to the epo by priority year rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Patent applications to the EPO by priority year (1977-2017). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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