In 2022, the most international (PCT) patent applications were filed in the computer technology field, with over 28,000 applications. The second area with the most patent applications was digital communication, just short of 26,000 applications.
Leading technologies with the most international patent applications in 2022
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
WIPO. (January 23, 2023). Leading technologies with the most international patent applications in 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 26, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/256859/ranking-of-the-top-5-technologies-with-the-most-international-patent-applications/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
WIPO. "Leading technologies with the most international patent applications in 2022." Chart. January 23, 2023. Statista. Accessed January 26, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/256859/ranking-of-the-top-5-technologies-with-the-most-international-patent-applications/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
WIPO. (2023). Leading technologies with the most international patent applications in 2022. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: January 26, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/256859/ranking-of-the-top-5-technologies-with-the-most-international-patent-applications/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
WIPO. "Leading Technologies with The Most International Patent Applications in 2022." Statista, Statista Inc., 23 Jan 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/256859/ranking-of-the-top-5-technologies-with-the-most-international-patent-applications/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
WIPO, Leading technologies with the most international patent applications in 2022 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/256859/ranking-of-the-top-5-technologies-with-the-most-international-patent-applications/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed (last visited January 26, 2025)
Leading technologies with the most international patent applications in 2022 [Graph], WIPO, January 23, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/256859/ranking-of-the-top-5-technologies-with-the-most-international-patent-applications/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
