Innovation & Patents
WIPO Global Innovation Index rankings, annual patent filings growth, and recognized startup ecosystem metrics from DPIIT.
40th Global Innovation Rank
Rank 40 of 132 Economies
↑82,800+ Annual Patent Filings
5 & 6. Benchmarks & Trend Charts
India vs the World & Peer Averages
Comparing innovation & patents against Top Countries, Global Average, G20 Average, BRICS Average, and OECD Average.
Global comparative benchmarks for Innovation & Patents are compiled from statutory repositories.
Refer to national datasets below for verified official metrics.
7. Related Disclosures
Latest Official Press Releases
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All statistics originate exclusively from Government of India gazettes, Ministry reports, e-Courts registries, and international statutory publications (World Bank, IMF, UNESCO, WHO, WIPO).
WIPO Global Innovation Index measures 80 indicators across 132 economies spanning institutions, human capital, research, infrastructure, and knowledge outputs.
India moved up to 40th rank out of 132 economies in the WIPO Global Innovation Index 2023, up from 81st in 2015, leading lower-middle-income economies in patent filings (82,800+).
- ✓Climbed from 81st rank (2015) to 40th in WIPO Global Innovation Index 2023
- ✓Domestic patent filings surpassed 82,800 applications annually
- ✓Recognized startup ecosystem expanded to over 117,000 ventures with 110+ Unicorns
- !Gross R&D Expenditure (0.7% of GDP) trails OECD average (2.7%)
- !Private sector corporate R&D investment share needs expansion
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) deploying ₹50,000 Cr over 5 years to boost R&D expenditure.
14. Statutory FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is India's rank in the Global Innovation Index?
India ranks 40th out of 132 economies in the WIPO Global Innovation Index 2023.
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