Mauritius Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Mauritius's patent applications was 6 in 2021, ranked 99th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1981–2021.
Overview
Mauritius's patent applications stood at 6 in 2021, a rise of +0 from 2020. Mauritius ranked 99th globally.
Mauritius recorded 6.00 patent applications in 2021, placing it 99th in the world and matching Madagascar’s 2021 figure while remaining above Bolivia’s 5.00 submissions. The modest level follows a volatile two‑year episode in which applications fell to an all‑time trough of 1.00 in 2017 before surging to a peak of 16.00 in 2018, the highest count in the 23‑year series that begins in 1981 with 2.00 filings. The sharp rebound after 2017 reflects a brief intensification of innovation incentives, yet the subsequent decline to 6.00 suggests that the 2018 surge was not sustained. Compared with peers such as San Marino, which posted 7.00 applications, Mauritius lags slightly in converting research activity into formal filings. Continued investment in research and development, coupled with stronger intellectual‑property support mechanisms, will be crucial if Mauritius aims to reverse the recent downward trajectory and approach the higher levels seen during its 2018 peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | +0 | #99 |
| 2020 | 6 | +2 | #107 |
| 2019 | 4 | −12 | #103 |
| 2018 | 16 | +15 | #93 |
| 2017 | 1 | −1 | #119 |
| 2016 | 2 | +1 | #118 |
| 2015 | 1 | −2 | #111 |
| 2014 | 3 | +1 | #104 |
| 2013 | 2 | −2 | #108 |
| 2012 | 4 | +3 | #94 |
| 2011 | 1 | −1 | #104 |
| 2008 | 2 | −1 | #92 |
| 1998 | 3 | +0 | #84 |
| 1997 | 3 | +0 | #84 |
| 1996 | 3 | +0 | #94 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritius 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
Mauritius's patent applications was 6 in 2021. Ranked 99th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Mauritius's patent applications peaked at 16 in 2018.
The lowest patent applications in Mauritius was 1 in 1990.
Mauritius ranks 99th 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 Mauritius in 2021 was 6. This ranks 99th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritius_patents,
title = {Mauritius Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritius/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}