The country was number 2 in 2023, China overtook 20,420 Units. The United States, Japan and South Korea respectively came in numbers 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking.
How does the United States rank in Number of Patents in the ICT Sector?
| # | 33 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 36,970 | 2023 | +6.13% | +7.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 20,420 | 2023 | +3.58% | +4.43% | |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 12,500 | 2023 | +1.68% | +0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 7,780 | 2023 | +3.93% | +4.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 2,690 | 2023 | -2.44% | -2.39% | View data |
