Annual patent applications in Algeria
Algeria: Annual patent applications was 268 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Annual patent applications in Algeria, 1980–2021
Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual patent applications in Algeria is 268, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
That represents a change of up 64.4% on the previous year and up 185.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual patent applications in Algeria peaked at 268 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4, in 1989.
That places Algeria 55th out of 135 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14.57 | 4 | 30 | 7 |
| 1990s | 24.7 | 6 | 50 | 10 |
| 2000s | 51.88 | 30 | 84 | 8 |
| 2010s | 111 | 76 | 152 | 10 |
| 2020s | 215.5 | 163 | 268 | 2 |
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More science & technology data for Algeria
- Scientific and technical journal articles 7,676 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 54.05 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 115.46 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 115.46 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 581 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 77.4% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 268 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.4% (2024)
- Number of people using the Internet 32.32 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 13.32 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual patent applications in Algeria?
- Annual patent applications in Algeria was 268 in 2021, according to World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual patent applications recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 268 in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual patent applications recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 4 in 1989.
- How does Algeria rank for annual patent applications?
- Algeria ranks 55th out of 135 countries with data for 2021.
- Is annual patent applications rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 185.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual patent applications. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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