Patent applications, nonresidents, per unit of GDP in Iceland
Iceland: Patent applications, nonresidents, per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Patent applications, nonresidents, per unit of GDP in Iceland, 1980–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, patent applications, nonresidents, per unit of gdp in Iceland stood at 0 units per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of up 119.8% on the previous year and down 79.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications, nonresidents, per unit of gdp in Iceland peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2022.
That places Iceland 138th out of 156 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Patent applications, nonresidents, per unit of GDP in Iceland, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1981 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +31.9% |
| 1982 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
| 1983 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +15.9% |
| 1984 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +9.0% |
| 1985 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 1986 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 1987 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -28.5% |
| 1988 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +9.3% |
| 1989 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.9% |
| 1990 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +13.9% |
| 1991 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -18.0% |
| 1992 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +19.3% |
| 1993 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 1995 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -59.3% |
| 1996 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +46.8% |
| 1997 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +186.9% |
| 1998 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +33.3% |
| 2000 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +130.3% |
| 2001 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 2002 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -53.0% |
| 2003 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +60.7% |
| 2004 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -48.7% |
| 2005 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -42.0% |
| 2007 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -86.9% |
| 2008 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -29.6% |
| 2009 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -18.0% |
| 2011 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -65.7% |
| 2013 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +70.8% |
| 2014 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -52.9% |
| 2016 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -58.0% |
| 2017 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +124.4% |
| 2018 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +17.4% |
| 2019 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +60.2% |
| 2020 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -77.3% |
| 2021 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -44.0% |
| 2022 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.1% |
| 2024 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +119.8% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 8% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 52% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
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- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 120.93 (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications, nonresidents, per unit of gdp in Iceland?
- Patent applications, nonresidents, per unit of gdp in Iceland was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest patent applications, nonresidents, per unit of gdp recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2000.
- What is the lowest patent applications, nonresidents, per unit of gdp recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2022.
- How does Iceland rank for patent applications, nonresidents, per unit of gdp?
- Iceland ranks 138th out of 156 countries with data for 2024.
- Is patent applications, nonresidents, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Patent applications, nonresidents, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Patent applications, nonresidents divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Patent applications, nonresidents ÷ GDP (current US$)
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
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Patent applications, nonresidents divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.