In 2023, China dominated the ICT patent landscape with a 43.44% share, reflecting a significant 7.66% year-on-year growth from the previous year, followed by the United States at 24% with a 4.43% increase. Japan and South Korea also showed notable patent shares at 14.69% and 9.14%, with modest growth of 0.65% and 4.79% respectively. Germany, despite its innovative legacy, experienced a 2.39% decrease, holding 3.16% of the global share. Emerging players like New Zealand and Lithuania exhibited remarkable growth, at 26.91% and 21.5% respectively, though starting from smaller bases.
Future trends to watch include:
- China's continued dominance amid strong annual growth is expected, further widening the gap with other countries.
- The US and South Korea will likely maintain strong positions due to consistent growth in patent filings.
- Countries like New Zealand and Eastern European nations could increase their market share as they leverage technological advancements and favorable policies.
- Watch for potential declines in European nations like Germany as geopolitical and economic challenges impact innovation.
Top countries in Number of Patents in the ICT Sector Share by Country (Units)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 43.44 | 2023 | +6.13% | +7.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 24 | 2023 | +3.58% | +4.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 14.69 | 2023 | +1.68% | +0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 9.14 | 2023 | +3.93% | +4.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 3.16 | 2023 | -2.44% | -2.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 1.24 | 2023 | +1.91% | +4.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 0.65 | 2023 | +2.22% | +3.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Taiwan | 0.49 | 2023 | +9.55% | +3.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 0.42 | 2023 | +2.16% | +2.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Australia | 0.39 | 2023 | +5.88% | -0.28% | View data |
