Botswana Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Botswana's patent applications was 3 in 2021, ranked 105th globally. This represents a 50.0% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 2011–2021.
Overview
Botswana's patent applications stood at 3 in 2021, a rise of +1 from 2020. Botswana ranked 105th globally.
Botswana's patent applications have experienced significant fluctuations over the past decade. Starting from a low of 1.00 in 2011, the country witnessed a sharp increase in patent filings, reaching an all-time peak of 8.00 in 2013. However, this upward trend was short-lived, and patent applications plummeted to 1.00 in 2016, marking a significant trough. Since then, Botswana has gradually recovered, reaching 3.00 in 2021, a value comparable to that of Bahrain and Djibouti, countries that have consistently ranked among the top 100 globally. This recovery suggests that Botswana is making efforts to strengthen its intellectual property framework and encourage innovation. Nevertheless, the country still lags behind its peer nations, which have maintained a relatively stable position in the global rankings. A sustained investment in research and development, as well as a more favorable business environment, would be necessary to propel Botswana's patent applications to the next level and propel it further up the global rankings.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | +1 | #105 |
| 2020 | 2 | +0 | #115 |
| 2019 | 2 | −1 | #107 |
| 2017 | 3 | +2 | #113 |
| 2016 | 1 | −2 | #119 |
| 2015 | 3 | −1 | #104 |
| 2014 | 4 | −4 | #100 |
| 2013 | 8 | +3 | #95 |
| 2012 | 5 | +4 | #89 |
| 2011 | 1 | – | #102 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Botswana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Botswana's patent applications was 3 in 2021. Ranked 105th globally. This represents a 50.0% increase from the previous year.
Botswana's patent applications peaked at 8 in 2013.
The lowest patent applications in Botswana was 1 in 2011.
Botswana ranks 105th 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 Botswana in 2021 was 3. This ranks 105th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_botswana_patents,
title = {Botswana Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/botswana/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}