The gap

0.40%

India’s share of the AI patents granted worldwide

In 2024. China held 74.24% and the United States 12.06%, about 30 times India’s share, although the two countries publish similar shares of AI papers.

Data for 2024 · Source: Stanford HAI, AI Index Report 2026, chapter 1 (figure 1.7.2) · Our calculation: 12.06 ÷ 0.40 = 30.15