Bangladesh Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Bangladesh's patent applications was 74 in 2021, ranked 70th globally. This represents a 85.0% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2021.
Overview
Bangladesh's patent applications stood at 74 in 2021, a rise of +34 from 2020. Bangladesh ranked 70th globally.
Bangladesh’s patent‑application count rose from a low of 16.00 in 1986, the all‑time trough, to 34.00 in 1980 and continued an upward trajectory that reached an all‑time peak of 77.00 in 2016, before slipping slightly to 74.00 in 2021, placing the country 70th globally. Over the 42‑year coverage period the average annual increase has been modest, reflecting limited domestic R&D investment and a nascent innovation ecosystem, yet the figure remains comparable to peer nations such as Ireland (75.00) and Barbados (73.00). The modest decline from the 2016 peak suggests that recent policy initiatives have not yet translated into higher filing rates, while the persistence of a sub‑80‑application level indicates structural constraints in intellectual‑property generation. Continued strengthening of research institutions, incentives for private‑sector innovation and improved patent‑office efficiency could reverse the slight downward drift and sustain higher application volumes in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 74 | +34 | #70 |
| 2020 | 40 | −28 | #83 |
| 2019 | 68 | −1 | #74 |
| 2018 | 69 | +8 | #79 |
| 2017 | 61 | −16 | #79 |
| 2016 | 77 | +36 | #73 |
| 2015 | 41 | −3 | #73 |
| 2014 | 44 | −16 | #72 |
| 2013 | 60 | −7 | #73 |
| 2012 | 67 | +30 | #66 |
| 2011 | 37 | −29 | #79 |
| 2010 | 66 | +11 | #74 |
| 2009 | 55 | −5 | #73 |
| 2008 | 60 | +31 | #70 |
| 2007 | 29 | +7 | #78 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's patent applications was 74 in 2021. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 85.0% increase from the previous year.
Bangladesh's patent applications peaked at 77 in 2016.
The lowest patent applications in Bangladesh was 16 in 1986.
Bangladesh ranks 70th 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 Bangladesh in 2021 was 74. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_patents,
title = {Bangladesh Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}