Libya Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Libya's patent applications was 12 in 1996, ranked 86th globally. This represents a 100.0% increase from 1995. Data from World Bank, covering 1989–1996.
Overview
Libya's patent applications stood at 12 in 1996, a rise of +6 from 1995. Libya ranked 86th globally.
Libya's patent applications have exhibited a fluctuating trend between 1989 and 1996. Starting from a low of 3.00 in 1989, the country saw a significant increase to an all-time peak of 25.00 in 1991, indicating a period of innovation and technological advancement. However, the rate of applications declined, reaching 12.00 in 1996, ranking 86th globally. Comparatively, Estonia, a peer country, also had a patent application rate of 12.00 during this period, suggesting that Libya's trajectory was not unique among its peers. The brief period of growth was followed by a decline, which may be attributed to various factors such as instability in the region or a shift in national priorities. To reverse this trend, Libya would need to invest in research and development, enhance its intellectual property framework, and create an environment conducive to innovation.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 12 | +6 | #86 |
| 1995 | 6 | −4 | #90 |
| 1994 | 10 | −5 | #84 |
| 1993 | 15 | −10 | #79 |
| 1991 | 25 | +15 | #57 |
| 1990 | 10 | +7 | #58 |
| 1989 | 3 | – | #62 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Libya matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Libya's patent applications was 12 in 1996. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 100.0% increase from the previous year.
Libya's patent applications peaked at 25 in 1991.
The lowest patent applications in Libya was 3 in 1989.
Libya ranks 86th globally in patent applications as of 1996.
The World Bank indicator code is IP.PAT.RESD. Data sourced from World Bank.
The patent applications of Libya in 1996 was 12. This ranks 86th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_libya_patents,
title = {Libya Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/libya/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}