Qatar Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Qatar's patent applications was 47 in 2021, ranked 75th globally. This represents a 42.0% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 2012–2021.
Overview
Qatar's patent applications stood at 47 in 2021, a decline of +34 from 2020. Qatar ranked 75th globally.
Qatar's patent applications have exhibited a significant upward trend, despite its relatively low global ranking. Between 2012 and 2021, the number of patent applications increased from 3.00 to 47.00, ranking 75th globally. The all-time peak of 81.00 in 2020, a year before the COVID-19 pandemic, suggests a strong momentum in innovation. In comparison, Bosnia and Herzegovina, a peer country, ranked 53rd with 53.00 patent applications in 2021. The substantial increase in patent applications in Qatar is a positive indicator of the country's efforts to diversify its economy and develop its knowledge-based sector. However, the decline from the peak of 81.00 to 47.00 in 2021 indicates that the country may be experiencing a slowdown in innovation. A sustained investment in research and development and a supportive business environment could help Qatar maintain its upward trend and move closer to its peer countries.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 47 | −34 | #75 |
| 2020 | 81 | +42 | #72 |
| 2019 | 39 | +20 | #81 |
| 2017 | 19 | +3 | #92 |
| 2016 | 16 | +11 | #88 |
| 2014 | 5 | −4 | #97 |
| 2013 | 9 | +6 | #94 |
| 2012 | 3 | – | #100 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Qatar's patent applications was 47 in 2021. Ranked 75th globally. This represents a 42.0% decrease from the previous year.
Qatar's patent applications peaked at 81 in 2020.
The lowest patent applications in Qatar was 3 in 2012.
Qatar ranks 75th 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 Qatar in 2021 was 47. This ranks 75th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_qatar_patents,
title = {Qatar Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}