Patents electric vehicles in South Africa
South Africa: Patents electric vehicles was 11 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
11
Change on year
up 22.2%
World rank
7th
of 52 countries
All-time high
25
in 2012
All-time low
2
in 2003
Years of data
22
2001–2023
Patents electric vehicles in South Africa, 2001–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, patents electric vehicles in South Africa stood at 11.
That represents a change of up 22.2% on the previous year and down 26.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patents electric vehicles in South Africa peaked at 25 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2003.
That places South Africa 7th out of 52 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.12 | 2 | 9 | 8 |
| 2010s | 12.2 | 3 | 25 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.5 | 7 | 11 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More science & technology data for South Africa
- Scientific and technical journal articles 14,949 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 114.79 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 179.34 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 179.34 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 9,156 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 78.36 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 1,804 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.6% (2022)
- Number of internet users 46.11 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 5.35 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is patents electric vehicles in South Africa?
- Patents electric vehicles in South Africa was 11 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest patents electric vehicles recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 25 in 2012.
- What is the lowest patents electric vehicles recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2003.
- How does South Africa rank for patents electric vehicles?
- South Africa ranks 7th out of 52 countries with data for 2023.
- Is patents electric vehicles rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Patents electric vehicles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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