Tunisia—Patent Applications, Residents
Category: TechnologySource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #59 of 140
Latest Value
180
2018
YoY Change
+4.7%
2017 → 2018
Global Rank
#59
of 140 countries
Maximum
235
2016
Minimum
22
2001
CAGR
+7.7%
19 years
Last
180
Previous
172
Highest
235
Lowest
22
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 180 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 172 | -26.8% |
| 2016 | 235 | +30.6% |
| 2015 | 180 | +26.8% |
| 2014 | 142 | +26.8% |
| 2013 | 112 | -25.3% |
| 2012 | 150 | +9.5% |
| 2011 | 137 | +21.2% |
| 2010 | 113 | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 105 | +38.2% |
| 2008 | 76 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 76 | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 77 | +37.5% |
| 2005 | 56 | +21.7% |
| 2004 | 46 | +31.4% |
| 2003 | 35 | -22.2% |
| 2002 | 45 | +104.5% |
| 2001 | 22 | -53.2% |
| 2000 | 47 |
Top Countries — Patent Applications, Residents
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 1.4M | 2021 |
| 2 | United States | 262,244 | 2021 |
| 3 | Japan | 222,452 | 2021 |
| 4 | Korea, Rep. | 186,245 | 2021 |
| 5 | Germany | 39,822 | 2021 |
| 6 | India | 26,267 | 2021 |
| 7 | Russian Federation | 19,569 | 2021 |
| 8 | France | 13,386 | 2021 |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 11,592 | 2021 |
| 10 | Italy | 10,281 | 2021 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Patent applications are worldwide patent applications filed through the Patent Cooperation Treaty procedure or with a national patent office for exclusive rights for an invention--a product or process that provides a new way of doing something or offers a new technical solution to a problem. A patent provides protection for the invention to the owner of the patent for a limited period, generally 20 years.
Methodology
Data compiled by 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 transformation of these data..
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →