What is the highest trademark applications, resident, by count recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?

The highest recorded value was 64,192 in 2017.

What is the lowest trademark applications, resident, by count recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?

The lowest recorded value was 18,481 in 2004.

Is trademark applications, resident, by count rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Over the last ten years it is up 132.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa data come from?

The figures come from Statistics Database, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), published as part of Trademark applications, resident, by count. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Trademark applications, resident, by count in Sub-Saharan Africa

Name: Trademark applications, resident, by count in Sub-Saharan Africa
Creator: Statistics Database, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Sub-Saharan Africa: Trademark applications, resident, by count was 52,736 in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)

52,736

Change on year

down 12.8%

All-time high

64,192

in 2017

All-time low

18,481

in 2004

Years of data

2004–2020

Trademark applications, resident, by count in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2004–2020

Source: Statistics Database, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Analysis

The most recent figure for trademark applications, resident, by count in Sub-Saharan Africa is 52,736, measured in 2020.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.8% on the previous year and up 132.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, trademark applications, resident, by count in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 64,192 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 18,481, in 2004.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 17 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	20,646	18,481	24,402	6
2010s	46,448	22,681	64,192	10
2020s	52,736	52,736	52,736	1

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Frequently asked questions

What is trademark applications, resident, by count in Sub-Saharan Africa?: Trademark applications, resident, by count in Sub-Saharan Africa was 52,736 in 2020, according to Statistics Database, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
What is the highest trademark applications, resident, by count recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?: The highest recorded value was 64,192 in 2017.
What is the lowest trademark applications, resident, by count recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 18,481 in 2004.
Is trademark applications, resident, by count rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?: Over the last ten years it is up 132.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa data come from?: The figures come from Statistics Database, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), published as part of Trademark applications, resident, by count. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Trademark applications, resident, by count
Source: Statistics Database, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 147 places, 2,043 data points, 2004–2021
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

A trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. Trademarks are protected by intellectual property rights. A resident application refers to an application filed with the IP office of, or acting for, the state or jurisdiction in which the first named applicant in the application is resident. Class count is used to render application data for trademark applications across offices comparable, as some offices follow a single-class/single-design filing system while other have a multiple class/design filing system.