Bosnia and Herzegovina Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Bosnia and Herzegovina's patent applications was 53 in 2021, ranked 74th globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1999–2021.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's patent applications stood at 53 in 2021, a rise of +3 from 2020. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 74th globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's patent applications have shown a significant increase over the past two decades, with the country emerging from a trough of 2.00 in 2012 to reach an all-time peak of 87.00 in 2017. The upward trend is also reflected in the country's ranking among patent applicants globally, rising from 74th position in 2021 to a higher position in previous years. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Bosnia and Herzegovina's performance is comparable to that of North Macedonia, which had 42.00 patent applications in 2021. In contrast, Moldova had 64.00 patent applications in the same year, indicating that Bosnia and Herzegovina still lags behind in this aspect. As of 2021, the country's patent applications stood at 53.00. The establishment of a favorable business environment, coupled with investments in research and development, could potentially propel Bosnia and Herzegovina's patent applications to a higher trajectory in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 53 | +3 | #74 |
| 2020 | 50 | +5 | #80 |
| 2019 | 45 | −39 | #79 |
| 2018 | 84 | −3 | #75 |
| 2017 | 87 | +27 | #73 |
| 2016 | 60 | +19 | #76 |
| 2014 | 41 | +34 | #74 |
| 2013 | 7 | +5 | #96 |
| 2012 | 2 | −41 | #102 |
| 2011 | 43 | −13 | #76 |
| 2010 | 56 | −3 | #76 |
| 2008 | 59 | +4 | #71 |
| 2006 | 55 | −11 | #70 |
| 2005 | 66 | +16 | #68 |
| 2004 | 50 | +18 | #67 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bosnia and Herzegovina's patent applications was 53 in 2021. Ranked 74th globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's patent applications peaked at 87 in 2017.
The lowest patent applications in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 2 in 2012.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 74th 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2021 was 53. This ranks 74th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_patents,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}