South Africa - Patent Applications 1982
3,017
−323 from 1981
South Africa's patent applications was 3,017 in 1982, decreased +323 from 3,340 in 1981. This was the 9th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1982▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | United States | 63,316 | 1.5% |
| 2nd | Germany | 30,668 | 2.8% |
| 3rd | United Kingdom | 20,530 | -1.3% |
| 4th | France | 10,681 | -2.4% |
| 5th | Poland | 4,482 | 2.6% |
| 6th | Sweden | 4,087 | 4.4% |
| 7th | Switzerland | 3,845 | 3.6% |
| 8th | Bulgaria | 3,628 | -1.2% |
| 9th | South Africa | 3,017 | -9.7% |
| 10th | Romania | 2,724 | 9.8% |
| 11th | Hungary | 2,344 | 10.4% |
| 12th | Austria | 2,233 | -6.6% |
| 13th | Brazil | 2,116 | -2.5% |
| 14th | Canada | 2,000 | -7.6% |
| 15th | Netherlands | 1,873 | -1.3% |
| 16th | Spain | 1,646 | -4.2% |
| 17th | Finland | 1,638 | 15.1% |
| 18th | Korea | 1,556 | 18.0% |
| 19th | Greece | 1,264 | 3.5% |
| 20th | India | 1,128 | 5.7% |
| 21st | Denmark | 1,095 | 0.9% |
| 22nd | New Zealand | 986 | -4.5% |
| 23rd | Argentina | 951 | -0.3% |
| 24th | Belgium | 914 | 13.4% |
| 25th | Israel | 707 | -2.8% |
| 26th | Norway | 693 | -2.9% |
| 27th | Mexico | 550 | -28.1% |
| 28th | Ireland | 434 | -5.9% |
| 29th | Australia | 369 | -19.4% |
| 30th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 202 | -29.4% |
| 31st | Cuba | 183 | 50.0% |
| 32nd | Philippines | 134 | 47.3% |
| 33rd | Türkiye | 126 | -19.7% |
| 34th | Chile | 96 | 4.3% |
| 35th | Luxembourg | 94 | -13.8% |
| 36th | Portugal | 92 | 2.2% |
| 37th | Honduras | 63 | 950.0% |
| 38th | Peru | 56 | 12.0% |
| 39th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 53 | -10.2% |
| 40th | Uruguay | 49 | -31.0% |
| 41st | Iraq | 47 | 80.8% |
| 42nd | Morocco | 47 | 30.6% |
| 43rd | Zimbabwe | 41 | 17.1% |
| 44th | Bangladesh | 40 | 2.6% |
| 45th | Thailand | 40 | 53.8% |
| 46th | Costa Rica | 39 | -4.9% |
| 47th | Ecuador | 22 | 57.1% |
| 48th | El Salvador | 22 | 83.3% |
| 49th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 18 | 50.0% |
| 50th | Iceland | 18 | 28.6% |
| 51st | Guatemala | 17 | - |
| 52nd | Indonesia | 16 | 220.0% |
| 53rd | Algeria | 14 | 0.0% |
| 54th | Sri Lanka | 12 | 100.0% |
| 55th | Trinidad and Tobago | 10 | 42.9% |
| 56th | Monaco | 9 | -55.0% |
| 57th | Panama | 7 | -12.5% |
| 58th | Syrian Arab Republic | 4 | -42.9% |
| 59th | Bahamas, The | 3 | 50.0% |
| 60th | Malta | 3 | -50.0% |
| 61st | Malawi | 3 | -57.1% |
| 62nd | Haiti | 2 | -50.0% |
| 63rd | Zambia | 1 | 0.0% |
FAQ
What was South Africa's patent applications in 1982?▾
South Africa's patent applications in 1982 was 3,017. This ranked 9th globally.
How did South Africa's patent applications change in 1982?▾
South Africa's patent applications decreased by 9.7% in 1982 compared to 1981.
Which country had the highest patent applications in 1982?▾
United States had the highest patent applications in 1982 at 63,316.
What is the patent applications of South Africa in 1982?▾
The patent applications of South Africa in 1982 was 3,017. This ranked 9th globally.
How does 1982 compare to 1981 for South Africa's patent applications?▾
South Africa's patent applications went from 3,340 in 1981 to 3,017 in 1982, a 9.7% decrease.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
South Africa matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1982. Historically: 307 occurrences, 117 successful (38%). Outcome 24 months later: 11.5%. View full analysis →
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