Sri Lanka Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Sri Lanka's patent applications was 266 in 2021, ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 24.6% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2021.
Overview
Sri Lanka's patent applications stood at 266 in 2021, a decline of +87 from 2020. Sri Lanka ranked 52nd globally.
Sri Lanka's patent applications have seen a significant increase over the past four decades, with the country ranking #52 globally in 2021, boasting 266.00 patent applications. This notable growth is a stark contrast to the early 1980s, when the country experienced a trough of 6.00 patent applications in 1981. The island nation has continued to climb the ranks, with a notable peak of 356.00 patent applications in 2019. Comparatively, Sri Lanka's patent applications have been outpaced by countries like Belarus, which ranked #51 in 2021 with 276.00 patent applications. Algeria, a peer country, also edged out Sri Lanka with 268.00 patent applications in 2021. The upward trend in patent applications suggests a growing emphasis on innovation and intellectual property in Sri Lanka. However, a decline in government support for research and development could potentially alter the trajectory of patent applications in the country, necessitating policymakers to reassess their priorities and allocate resources accordingly.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 266 | −87 | #52 |
| 2020 | 353 | −3 | #52 |
| 2019 | 356 | +13 | #50 |
| 2018 | 343 | +66 | #54 |
| 2017 | 277 | −3 | #54 |
| 2016 | 280 | +62 | #51 |
| 2015 | 218 | −110 | #54 |
| 2013 | 328 | +134 | #47 |
| 2011 | 194 | −31 | #54 |
| 2010 | 225 | +23 | #56 |
| 2009 | 202 | +1 | #56 |
| 2008 | 201 | +50 | #58 |
| 2007 | 151 | −2 | #59 |
| 2006 | 153 | +4 | #58 |
| 2005 | 149 | +29 | #58 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sri Lanka 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
Sri Lanka's patent applications was 266 in 2021. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 24.6% decrease from the previous year.
Sri Lanka's patent applications peaked at 356 in 2019.
The lowest patent applications in Sri Lanka was 6 in 1981.
Sri Lanka ranks 52nd 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 Sri Lanka in 2021 was 266. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_patents,
title = {Sri Lanka Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}