Burundi Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Burundi's patent applications was 2 in 2020, ranked 114th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1989–2020.
Overview
Burundi's patent applications stood at 2 in 2020, a rise of +0 from 2018. Burundi ranked 114th globally.
Burundi’s patent‑application activity remains modest, with the World Bank reporting just 2.00 applications in 2020, placing the country at 114th in the global ranking. The indicator has shown little fluctuation over the past three decades, rising from an earliest recorded level of 1.00 in 1989 to a brief peak of 3.00 in 2017 before returning to the current figure. The all‑time trough of 1.00 occurred in 1996, reflecting the broader challenges of limited research infrastructure and low private‑sector R&D investment that have persisted since the post‑conflict era. Compared with peer nations of similar ranking, Burundi matches Botswana’s 2.00 applications and trails Seychelles and Macao SAR, China, each at 3.00, suggesting that regional peers with slightly stronger innovation ecosystems achieve marginally higher output. Continued investment in higher education, technology transfer mechanisms and protection of intellectual property could raise filing rates, while stagnation in these areas would likely keep the trajectory flat.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | +0 | #114 |
| 2018 | 2 | −1 | #115 |
| 2017 | 3 | +2 | #112 |
| 1996 | 1 | +0 | #97 |
| 1989 | 1 | – | #65 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burundi matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burundi's patent applications was 2 in 2020. Ranked 114th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Burundi's patent applications peaked at 3 in 2017.
The lowest patent applications in Burundi was 1 in 1989.
Burundi ranks 114th globally in patent applications as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is IP.PAT.RESD. Data sourced from World Bank.
The patent applications of Burundi in 2020 was 2. This ranks 114th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burundi_patents,
title = {Burundi Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burundi/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}