Patent applications, nonresidents, annual growth rate in Zambia
Zambia: Patent applications, nonresidents, annual growth rate was 55.56 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Patent applications, nonresidents, annual growth rate in Zambia, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 55.56 % change on previous year for patent applications, nonresidents, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1,544.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications, nonresidents, annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 170 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -76 % change on previous year, in 2002.
That places Zambia 15th out of 146 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Patent applications, nonresidents, annual growth rate in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | -5.31 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -14.95 % change on previous year | +181.6% |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1984 | -13.19 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | 32.91 % change on previous year | -349.6% |
| 1986 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -91.3% |
| 1987 | -8.33 % change on previous year | -391.7% |
| 1988 | -25.25 % change on previous year | +203.0% |
| 1989 | -32.43 % change on previous year | +28.4% |
| 1990 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1991 | -6 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 36.17 % change on previous year | -702.8% |
| 1993 | -6.25 % change on previous year | -117.3% |
| 1996 | -7.69 % change on previous year | +23.1% |
| 2002 | -76 % change on previous year | +888.0% |
| 2003 | 66.67 % change on previous year | -187.7% |
| 2004 | 170 % change on previous year | +155.0% |
| 2005 | -18.52 % change on previous year | -110.9% |
| 2006 | -59.09 % change on previous year | +219.1% |
| 2007 | 122.22 % change on previous year | -306.8% |
| 2008 | -15 % change on previous year | -112.3% |
| 2009 | -47.06 % change on previous year | +213.7% |
| 2010 | 33.33 % change on previous year | -170.8% |
| 2011 | 75 % change on previous year | +125.0% |
| 2012 | 47.62 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 2013 | -16.13 % change on previous year | -133.9% |
| 2014 | -3.85 % change on previous year | -76.2% |
| 2015 | -52 % change on previous year | +1252.0% |
| 2016 | 50 % change on previous year | -196.2% |
| 2017 | -44.44 % change on previous year | -188.9% |
| 2018 | 30 % change on previous year | -167.5% |
| 2019 | 61.54 % change on previous year | +105.1% |
| 2020 | -52.38 % change on previous year | -185.1% |
| 2021 | 30 % change on previous year | -157.3% |
| 2022 | -30.77 % change on previous year | -202.6% |
| 2023 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 55.56 % change on previous year | — |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 55.56 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -10.82 % change on previous year. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -7.08 % change on previous year | -32.43 % change on previous year | 32.91 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 3.25 % change on previous year | -7.69 % change on previous year | 36.17 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | 17.9 % change on previous year | -76 % change on previous year | 170 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 18.11 % change on previous year | -52 % change on previous year | 75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4811 % change on previous year | -52.38 % change on previous year | 55.56 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 12 Nepal 65.38 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Ireland 64.1 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Azerbaijan 58.06 % change on previous year compare
- 16 Saint Kitts and Nevis 50 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Macao 48.48 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Qatar 47.28 % change on previous year compare
More science & technology data for Zambia
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 108.7 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.09 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 23.17 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 28.45 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 6.51 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 9.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled 14 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 14 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications, nonresidents, annual growth rate in Zambia?
- Patent applications, nonresidents, annual growth rate in Zambia was 55.56 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest patent applications, nonresidents, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 170 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest patent applications, nonresidents, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -76 % change on previous year in 2002.
- How does Zambia rank for patent applications, nonresidents, annual growth rate?
- Zambia ranks 15th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is patent applications, nonresidents, annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,544.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Patent applications, nonresidents, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Patent applications, nonresidents. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Patent applications, nonresidents WIPO Patent Report: Statistics on Worldwide Patent Activity, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), note: The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the trans
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Patent applications, nonresidents. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.