Bahrain Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Bahrain's patent applications was 3 in 2021, ranked 104th globally. This represents a 57.1% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1981–2021.
Overview
Bahrain's patent applications stood at 3 in 2021, a decline of +4 from 2020. Bahrain ranked 104th globally.
Bahrain’s patent‑application activity remains modest, with 3.00 applications recorded in 2021, placing the kingdom at 104th globally. The figure mirrors the level observed in Andorra and Botswana, both of which also logged 3.00 applications, underscoring a shared low‑intensity innovation environment among these small economies. Historically, Bahrain’s trajectory peaked in 2018 when 11.00 applications were filed, a sharp contrast to the all‑time trough of 1.00 in 2011, indicating a brief surge followed by a return to baseline performance. Over the 12‑year coverage period, the average annual count has hovered around the low single digits, suggesting limited domestic R&D capacity and modest commercialization of inventions. The recent stagnation may reflect structural constraints such as limited venture funding and a small industrial base. Strengthening research institutions, enhancing intellectual‑property incentives, and fostering industry‑academia linkages could alter this pattern, potentially reigniting growth in patent filings in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | −4 | #104 |
| 2020 | 7 | +3 | #102 |
| 2019 | 4 | −7 | #101 |
| 2018 | 11 | +3 | #98 |
| 2017 | 8 | +2 | #103 |
| 2016 | 6 | −2 | #103 |
| 2015 | 8 | +2 | #92 |
| 2014 | 6 | +3 | #93 |
| 2013 | 3 | +0 | #103 |
| 2012 | 3 | +2 | #97 |
| 2011 | 1 | +0 | #101 |
| 1981 | 1 | – | #62 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahrain's patent applications was 3 in 2021. Ranked 104th globally. This represents a 57.1% decrease from the previous year.
Bahrain's patent applications peaked at 11 in 2018.
The lowest patent applications in Bahrain was 1 in 1981.
Bahrain ranks 104th globally in patent applications as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is IP.PAT.RESD. Data sourced from World Bank.
The patent applications of Bahrain in 2021 was 3. This ranks 104th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_patents,
title = {Bahrain Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}