Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Patent Applications in 2026?
- Patent Applications stands at approximately 2.4 million applications, based on official data from World Bank Open Data.
- Which country has the highest Patent Applications?
- China leads the global ranking with 1.4 million applications (59.8%). Rankings are published annually by World Bank Open Data.
- Is Patent Applications increasing or decreasing?
- Patent Applications is currently remaining stable. This rate is derived from the most recent multi-year trend reported by World Bank Open Data.
- What does Patent Applications measure?
- Total patent applications filed. Data is collected by World Bank Open Data using standardized international methodology across all member countries.