Samoa Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Samoa's patent applications was 1 in 2021, ranked 113th globally. This represents a 50.0% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1981–2021.
Overview
Samoa's patent applications stood at 1 in 2021, a decline of +1 from 2019. Samoa ranked 113th globally.
Samoa's patent applications, a key indicator of innovation, have exhibited a relatively flat trajectory. The country's patent application numbers have remained stagnant, hovering between 1.00 and 2.00 since 1981, with the all-time peak of 2.00 reached in 2019. In comparison, peer countries like Cyprus and Cabo Verde have also experienced flat patent application numbers, with both countries currently ranking at 1.00. This lack of growth in patent applications may be attributed to various factors, including limited research and development efforts and inadequate intellectual property protection. At the same time, Trinidad and Tobago, which ranks two positions higher, has maintained a consistent level of innovation. As of 2021, Samoa's patent applications stood at 1.00, a value that has been stagnant for several years. A significant increase in investment in research and development, as well as improvements in intellectual property protection, would be necessary to alter the trajectory of Samoa's patent applications and drive innovation in the country.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | −1 | #113 |
| 2019 | 2 | +1 | #108 |
| 2018 | 1 | +0 | #125 |
| 2015 | 1 | +0 | #114 |
| 2014 | 1 | −1 | #113 |
| 1981 | 2 | – | #61 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Samoa matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Samoa's patent applications was 1 in 2021. Ranked 113th globally. This represents a 50.0% decrease from the previous year.
Samoa's patent applications peaked at 2 in 1981.
The lowest patent applications in Samoa was 1 in 2014.
Samoa ranks 113th 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 Samoa in 2021 was 1. This ranks 113th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_samoa_patents,
title = {Samoa Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/samoa/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}