Patents in OECD selected technologies — Patent applications in Colombia
Colombia: Patents in OECD selected technologies — Patent applications was 5.83 Patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Patents in OECD selected technologies — Patent applications in Colombia, 1978–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Patents.
Analysis
The most recent figure for patents in oecd selected technologies — patent applications in Colombia is 5.83 Patents, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 53.3% on the previous year and down 61.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patents in oecd selected technologies — patent applications in Colombia peaked at 19 Patents in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 Patents, in 1978.
Colombia ranks 53rd of 88 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Patents in OECD selected technologies — Patent applications in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Patents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0 Patents | — |
| 1979 | 0 Patents | — |
| 1980 | 1 Patents | — |
| 1981 | 1 Patents | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 2 Patents | +100.0% |
| 1983 | 4 Patents | +100.0% |
| 1984 | 2 Patents | -50.0% |
| 1985 | 0 Patents | -100.0% |
| 1986 | 0 Patents | — |
| 1987 | 0 Patents | — |
| 1988 | 1 Patents | — |
| 1989 | 0 Patents | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 2 Patents | — |
| 1991 | 0 Patents | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 1 Patents | — |
| 1993 | 1 Patents | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 2 Patents | +100.0% |
| 1995 | 4.5 Patents | +125.0% |
| 1996 | 2 Patents | -55.6% |
| 1997 | 2 Patents | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.5 Patents | +75.0% |
| 1999 | 1 Patents | -71.4% |
| 2000 | 4.5 Patents | +350.0% |
| 2001 | 2 Patents | -55.6% |
| 2002 | 5.5 Patents | +175.0% |
| 2003 | 5 Patents | -9.1% |
| 2004 | 4 Patents | -20.0% |
| 2005 | 6 Patents | +50.0% |
| 2006 | 5.5 Patents | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 9.83 Patents | +78.8% |
| 2008 | 8.17 Patents | -16.9% |
| 2009 | 12.5 Patents | +53.1% |
| 2010 | 12 Patents | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 11 Patents | -8.3% |
| 2012 | 19 Patents | +72.7% |
| 2013 | 15.3 Patents | -19.5% |
| 2014 | 14 Patents | -8.5% |
| 2015 | 18.21 Patents | +30.1% |
| 2016 | 13.08 Patents | -28.2% |
| 2017 | 13.67 Patents | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 13.83 Patents | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 16.5 Patents | +19.3% |
| 2020 | 15.5 Patents | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 7.7 Patents | -50.3% |
| 2022 | 12.5 Patents | +62.3% |
| 2023 | 5.83 Patents | -53.3% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 5.83 Patents is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.5 Patents, 2.3× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 5.83 Patents is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.83 Patents, 1.5× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 Patents | 0 Patents | 0 Patents | 2 |
| 1980s | 1.1 Patents | 0 Patents | 4 Patents | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.9 Patents | 0 Patents | 4.5 Patents | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.3 Patents | 2 Patents | 12.5 Patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.66 Patents | 11 Patents | 19 Patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.38 Patents | 5.83 Patents | 15.5 Patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is patents in oecd selected technologies — patent applications in Colombia?
- Patents in oecd selected technologies — patent applications in Colombia was 5.83 Patents in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest patents in oecd selected technologies — patent applications recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 19 Patents in 2012.
- What is the lowest patents in oecd selected technologies — patent applications recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Patents in 1978.
- How does Colombia rank for patents in oecd selected technologies — patent applications?
- Colombia ranks 53rd out of 88 countries with data for 2023.
- Is patents in oecd selected technologies — patent applications rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Patents in OECD selected technologies — Patent applications. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Patent counts by technology (including total patents, estimated total patents for latest years): EPO, USPTO, PCT and Patent Families indicators are presented for selected technology domains such as ICT, Artificial Intelligence, nanotechnology, biotechnology as well as environment-related and health-related technologies.