South Africa - Patent Applications 1986
4,730
+679 from 1985
South Africa's patent applications was 4,730 in 1986, increased +679 from 4,051 in 1985. This was the 7th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1986▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Japan | 290,202 | 5.8% |
| 2nd | United States | 65,195 | 2.4% |
| 3rd | Germany | 32,169 | -0.1% |
| 4th | United Kingdom | 20,040 | 1.9% |
| 5th | France | 12,155 | 0.9% |
| 6th | Poland | 5,486 | 7.1% |
| 7th | South Africa | 4,730 | 16.8% |
| 8th | Romania | 4,394 | 4.6% |
| 9th | Sweden | 3,685 | -4.0% |
| 10th | Korea | 3,640 | 34.7% |
| 11th | China | 3,494 | -14.0% |
| 12th | Switzerland | 3,199 | 0.3% |
| 13th | Hungary | 2,847 | -2.0% |
| 14th | Austria | 2,210 | -2.6% |
| 15th | Canada | 2,161 | 3.3% |
| 16th | Netherlands | 1,866 | -3.7% |
| 17th | Brazil | 1,855 | -5.1% |
| 18th | Finland | 1,754 | 1.6% |
| 19th | Spain | 1,649 | -23.3% |
| 20th | Greece | 1,249 | 11.4% |
| 21st | India | 999 | 1.7% |
| 22nd | Australia | 967 | 38.3% |
| 23rd | Denmark | 958 | 11.9% |
| 24th | New Zealand | 957 | -5.1% |
| 25th | Norway | 903 | -2.2% |
| 26th | Israel | 819 | 3.7% |
| 27th | Belgium | 794 | 3.0% |
| 28th | Ireland | 743 | 2.3% |
| 29th | Mexico | 629 | 6.6% |
| 30th | Iraq | 199 | -32.8% |
| 31st | Türkiye | 174 | 31.8% |
| 32nd | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 142 | -15.5% |
| 33rd | Chile | 96 | -21.3% |
| 34th | Colombia | 81 | 12.5% |
| 35th | Luxembourg | 80 | -1.2% |
| 36th | Portugal | 77 | -9.4% |
| 37th | Philippines | 75 | -17.6% |
| 38th | Thailand | 60 | 9.1% |
| 39th | Peru | 48 | 17.1% |
| 40th | Zimbabwe | 47 | 23.7% |
| 41st | Uruguay | 39 | -38.1% |
| 42nd | Indonesia | 32 | -34.7% |
| 43rd | Iceland | 29 | 38.1% |
| 44th | Morocco | 29 | -17.1% |
| 45th | Malaysia | 29 | 262.5% |
| 46th | Tunisia | 28 | 100.0% |
| 47th | Ecuador | 27 | 12.5% |
| 48th | Sri Lanka | 26 | -7.1% |
| 49th | Guatemala | 25 | -65.3% |
| 50th | Bangladesh | 16 | -60.0% |
| 51st | Dominican Republic | 14 | -44.0% |
| 52nd | Costa Rica | 11 | -31.3% |
| 53rd | Panama | 11 | -21.4% |
| 54th | Hong Kong SAR, China | 10 | -37.5% |
| 55th | Monaco | 10 | -33.3% |
| 56th | Guyana | 9 | 800.0% |
| 57th | Viet Nam | 7 | -86.5% |
| 58th | Congo, Republic of | 5 | - |
| 59th | Malta | 5 | 25.0% |
| 60th | Haiti | 4 | -33.3% |
| 61st | Bulgaria | 1 | -50.0% |
| 62nd | Bahamas, The | 1 | -66.7% |
FAQ
What was South Africa's patent applications in 1986?▾
South Africa's patent applications in 1986 was 4,730. This ranked 7th globally.
How did South Africa's patent applications change in 1986?▾
South Africa's patent applications increased by 16.8% in 1986 compared to 1985.
Which country had the highest patent applications in 1986?▾
Japan had the highest patent applications in 1986 at 290,202.
What is the patent applications of South Africa in 1986?▾
The patent applications of South Africa in 1986 was 4,730. This ranked 7th globally.
How does 1986 compare to 1985 for South Africa's patent applications?▾
South Africa's patent applications went from 4,051 in 1985 to 4,730 in 1986, a 16.8% increase.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
South Africa matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1986. Historically: 386 occurrences, 278 successful (72%). Outcome 24 months later: 12.8%. View full analysis →
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