Oman Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Oman's patent applications was 30 in 2021, ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 172.7% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 2015–2021.
Overview
Oman's patent applications stood at 30 in 2021, a rise of +19 from 2020. Oman ranked 83rd globally.
Oman’s patent applications rose from 5.00 in 2015 to an all‑time peak of 30.00 in 2021, placing the nation at rank 83 globally in that year. The trough in 2016, when only 3.00 applications were filed, marks the lowest point within the seven‑year series, after which a steady upward trajectory emerged. This acceleration outpaced several peers; for example, Estonia recorded 25.00 applications in the same period while Iceland posted 34.00, indicating Oman’s progress is approaching the level of more innovative economies despite its lower absolute volume. The increase reflects expanding research and development activity and greater alignment with international intellectual‑property frameworks. If current policy support for innovation and investment in high‑tech sectors continues, Oman is likely to sustain the upward trend, potentially narrowing the gap with higher‑ranking peers in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30 | +19 | #83 |
| 2020 | 11 | −19 | #97 |
| 2019 | 30 | +14 | #84 |
| 2018 | 16 | +12 | #94 |
| 2017 | 4 | +1 | #109 |
| 2016 | 3 | −2 | #114 |
| 2015 | 5 | – | #100 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Oman matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Oman's patent applications was 30 in 2021. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 172.7% increase from the previous year.
Oman's patent applications peaked at 30 in 2019.
The lowest patent applications in Oman was 3 in 2016.
Oman ranks 83rd 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 Oman in 2021 was 30. This ranks 83rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_oman_patents,
title = {Oman Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/oman/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}