South Africa - Patent Applications 1990
1,093
−4,041 from 1989
South Africa's patent applications was 1,093 in 1990, decreased +4,041 from 5,134 in 1989. This was the 22nd highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1990▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Japan | 333,230 | 4.9% |
| 2nd | United States | 90,643 | 10.0% |
| 3rd | Germany | 30,724 | -1.4% |
| 4th | United Kingdom | 19,310 | -2.1% |
| 5th | France | 12,378 | -1.7% |
| 6th | Korea | 9,082 | 29.4% |
| 7th | China | 5,832 | 22.8% |
| 8th | Poland | 4,106 | -22.4% |
| 9th | Sweden | 3,108 | -1.2% |
| 10th | Switzerland | 2,987 | -8.0% |
| 11th | Romania | 2,752 | -53.1% |
| 12th | Canada | 2,549 | -15.9% |
| 13th | Hungary | 2,477 | -6.8% |
| 14th | Brazil | 2,389 | 2.8% |
| 15th | Spain | 2,218 | 6.3% |
| 16th | Netherlands | 2,147 | -2.6% |
| 17th | Finland | 2,059 | 5.7% |
| 18th | Austria | 2,025 | -3.8% |
| 19th | Australia | 1,712 | 3.8% |
| 20th | Denmark | 1,218 | 8.8% |
| 21st | India | 1,147 | 9.4% |
| 22nd | South Africa | 1,093 | -78.7% |
| 23rd | Israel | 1,052 | 1.0% |
| 24th | Argentina | 955 | -19.2% |
| 25th | Norway | 899 | -11.4% |
| 26th | New Zealand | 802 | -0.6% |
| 27th | Ireland | 734 | -0.3% |
| 28th | Mexico | 661 | -12.7% |
| 29th | Belgium | 643 | -5.6% |
| 30th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 278 | 49.5% |
| 31st | Greece | 241 | 11.6% |
| 32nd | Bulgaria | 198 | 214.3% |
| 33rd | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 182 | 29.1% |
| 34th | Chile | 169 | 25.2% |
| 35th | Philippines | 147 | 107.0% |
| 36th | Türkiye | 138 | -14.8% |
| 37th | Portugal | 101 | 17.4% |
| 38th | Malaysia | 92 | 9.5% |
| 39th | Thailand | 73 | 69.8% |
| 40th | Morocco | 61 | 1.7% |
| 41st | Viet Nam | 58 | 26.1% |
| 42nd | Peru | 49 | -7.5% |
| 43rd | Zimbabwe | 44 | 12.8% |
| 44th | Luxembourg | 41 | -29.3% |
| 45th | Bangladesh | 32 | 0.0% |
| 46th | Guatemala | 27 | 440.0% |
| 47th | Tunisia | 27 | 3.8% |
| 48th | Sri Lanka | 23 | -17.9% |
| 49th | Pakistan | 23 | -37.8% |
| 50th | Hong Kong SAR, China | 21 | 40.0% |
| 51st | Monaco | 21 | 133.3% |
| 52nd | Iceland | 17 | -5.6% |
| 53rd | Paraguay | 16 | 166.7% |
| 54th | Saudi Arabia | 16 | 33.3% |
| 55th | Costa Rica | 15 | 15.4% |
| 56th | Panama | 15 | 150.0% |
| 57th | Nigeria | 12 | 20.0% |
| 58th | Libya | 10 | 233.3% |
| 59th | El Salvador | 10 | -47.4% |
| 60th | Zambia | 7 | 133.3% |
| 61st | Algeria | 6 | 50.0% |
| 62nd | Honduras | 6 | -50.0% |
| 63rd | Namibia | 5 | - |
| 64th | Jamaica | 4 | 33.3% |
| 65th | Bahamas, The | 2 | -50.0% |
| 66th | Malta | 2 | 0.0% |
| 67th | Mauritius | 1 | -66.7% |
FAQ
What was South Africa's patent applications in 1990?▾
South Africa's patent applications in 1990 was 1,093. This ranked 22nd globally.
How did South Africa's patent applications change in 1990?▾
South Africa's patent applications decreased by 78.7% in 1990 compared to 1989.
Which country had the highest patent applications in 1990?▾
Japan had the highest patent applications in 1990 at 333,230.
What is the patent applications of South Africa in 1990?▾
The patent applications of South Africa in 1990 was 1,093. This ranked 22nd globally.
How does 1990 compare to 1989 for South Africa's patent applications?▾
South Africa's patent applications went from 5,134 in 1989 to 1,093 in 1990, a 78.7% decrease.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
South Africa matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1990. Historically: 307 occurrences, 117 successful (38%). Outcome 24 months later: 13.9%. View full analysis →
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