Nepal Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Nepal's patent applications was 20 in 2017, ranked 90th globally. This represents a 81.8% increase from 2016. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2017.
Overview
Nepal's patent applications stood at 20 in 2017, a rise of +9 from 2016. Nepal ranked 90th globally.
Nepal's patent application trend reveals a modest upward trajectory, albeit from a low base. Starting from a mere 2.00 patent applications in 1980, Nepal reached an all-time high of 20.00 in 2017, placing it at 90th globally. This growth is particularly notable considering the country's relatively isolated position, with patent applications in peer countries like the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica hovering around the same level. In contrast, Uruguay's more robust patent application system is evident in its higher ranking, while Qatar's relatively strong figure might be attributed to its oil-driven economy. Despite this progress, Nepal's patent application rate remains low, suggesting opportunities for improvement in the country's innovation ecosystem. A significant increase in research and development spending or strategic partnerships with foreign companies could potentially alter the trajectory and drive further growth in patent applications.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 20 | +9 | #90 |
| 2016 | 11 | +0 | #97 |
| 2015 | 11 | +1 | #88 |
| 2014 | 10 | −8 | #91 |
| 2013 | 18 | +14 | #86 |
| 2012 | 4 | −4 | #96 |
| 2011 | 8 | +5 | #90 |
| 1995 | 3 | −1 | #93 |
| 1994 | 4 | −2 | #90 |
| 1993 | 6 | +5 | #89 |
| 1992 | 1 | −1 | #81 |
| 1980 | 2 | – | #67 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's patent applications was 20 in 2017. Ranked 90th globally. This represents a 81.8% increase from the previous year.
Nepal's patent applications peaked at 20 in 2017.
The lowest patent applications in Nepal was 1 in 1992.
Nepal ranks 90th globally in patent applications as of 2017.
The World Bank indicator code is IP.PAT.RESD. Data sourced from World Bank.
The patent applications of Nepal in 2017 was 20. This ranks 90th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_patents,
title = {Nepal Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}