Patents in OECD selected technologies — Patent applications in Iran
Iran: Patents in OECD selected technologies — Patent applications was 5 Patents in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Patents in OECD selected technologies — Patent applications in Iran, 1978–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Patents.
Analysis
The most recent figure for patents in oecd selected technologies — patent applications in Iran is 5 Patents, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 42.9% on the previous year and unchanged over five years.
Over the whole period, patents in oecd selected technologies — patent applications in Iran peaked at 10 Patents in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 Patents, in 1978.
Iran ranks 55th of 88 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Patents in OECD selected technologies — Patent applications in Iran, year by year
| Year | Patents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0 Patents | — |
| 1979 | 0 Patents | — |
| 1980 | 0 Patents | — |
| 1981 | 0 Patents | — |
| 1982 | 0 Patents | — |
| 1983 | 1 Patents | — |
| 1984 | 0 Patents | -100.0% |
| 1985 | 0 Patents | — |
| 1986 | 0.5 Patents | — |
| 1987 | 0 Patents | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 0 Patents | — |
| 1989 | 0 Patents | — |
| 1990 | 0 Patents | — |
| 1991 | 0.5 Patents | — |
| 1992 | 0 Patents | -100.0% |
| 1993 | 0 Patents | — |
| 1994 | 1 Patents | — |
| 1995 | 0 Patents | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 0 Patents | — |
| 1997 | 1 Patents | — |
| 1998 | 1 Patents | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1 Patents | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4 Patents | +300.0% |
| 2001 | 3 Patents | -25.0% |
| 2002 | 2 Patents | -33.3% |
| 2003 | 1 Patents | -50.0% |
| 2004 | 6 Patents | +500.0% |
| 2005 | 6.5 Patents | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 6 Patents | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 9.57 Patents | +59.5% |
| 2008 | 5.33 Patents | -44.3% |
| 2009 | 4 Patents | -25.0% |
| 2010 | 3 Patents | -25.0% |
| 2011 | 3 Patents | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.3333 Patents | -88.9% |
| 2013 | 0 Patents | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 3.5 Patents | — |
| 2015 | 6 Patents | +71.4% |
| 2016 | 10 Patents | +66.7% |
| 2017 | 4 Patents | -60.0% |
| 2018 | 5 Patents | +25.0% |
| 2019 | 6 Patents | +20.0% |
| 2020 | 7 Patents | +16.7% |
| 2021 | 6.75 Patents | -3.6% |
| 2022 | 3.5 Patents | -48.1% |
| 2023 | 5 Patents | +42.9% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 5 Patents is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.5 Patents, 2.0× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Iran's 5 Patents is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.04 Patents, 1.2× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Patents in OECD selected technologies — Patent applications in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +500.0% | 1 Patents | 6 Patents |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 Patents | 0 Patents | 0 Patents | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.15 Patents | 0 Patents | 1 Patents | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.45 Patents | 0 Patents | 1 Patents | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.74 Patents | 1 Patents | 9.57 Patents | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.08 Patents | 0 Patents | 10 Patents | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.56 Patents | 3.5 Patents | 7 Patents | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More science & technology data for Iran
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- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 174.07 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.74 units per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is patents in oecd selected technologies — patent applications in Iran?
- Patents in oecd selected technologies — patent applications in Iran was 5 Patents in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest patents in oecd selected technologies — patent applications recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 10 Patents in 2016.
- What is the lowest patents in oecd selected technologies — patent applications recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Patents in 1978.
- How does Iran rank for patents in oecd selected technologies — patent applications?
- Iran ranks 55th out of 88 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Patents in OECD selected technologies — Patent applications. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Patent counts by technology (including total patents, estimated total patents for latest years): EPO, USPTO, PCT and Patent Families indicators are presented for selected technology domains such as ICT, Artificial Intelligence, nanotechnology, biotechnology as well as environment-related and health-related technologies.