Turkmenistan Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Turkmenistan's patent applications was 44 in 1999, ranked 67th globally. This represents a 7.3% increase from 1998. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–1999.
Overview
Turkmenistan's patent applications stood at 44 in 1999, a rise of +3 from 1998. Turkmenistan ranked 67th globally.
Turkmenistan’s patent‑application activity remained low throughout the four‑year series recorded by the World Bank, falling from an all‑time peak of 66.00 in 1996 to a trough of 41.00 in 1998 before registering 44.00 applications in the latest year, 1999, which placed the country 67th globally. The decline after the 1996 peak suggests limited capacity for research‑intensive enterprises or insufficient incentives for inventors during the late 1990s, a period when many transition economies were still restructuring their innovation systems. By comparison, Pakistan recorded the same 44.00 applications in 1999, while Hong Kong SAR, China posted 42.00, indicating that Turkmenistan’s output was comparable to other lower‑ranked economies rather than to regional neighbours with more diversified industrial bases. The modest rebound from the 1998 trough hints at a nascent stabilization, but sustained growth will likely require targeted policy reforms, stronger university‑industry linkages, and greater investment in R&D to shift the trajectory upward.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 44 | +3 | #67 |
| 1998 | 41 | −11 | #68 |
| 1997 | 52 | −14 | #62 |
| 1996 | 66 | – | #63 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Turkmenistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2002. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Turkmenistan's patent applications was 44 in 1999. Ranked 67th globally. This represents a 7.3% increase from the previous year.
Turkmenistan's patent applications peaked at 66 in 1996.
The lowest patent applications in Turkmenistan was 41 in 1998.
Turkmenistan ranks 67th globally in patent applications as of 1999.
The World Bank indicator code is IP.PAT.RESD. Data sourced from World Bank.
The patent applications of Turkmenistan in 1999 was 44. This ranks 67th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turkmenistan_patents,
title = {Turkmenistan Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turkmenistan/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}