Macao vs Malawi: Annual patent applications

Macao
2
in 2021
Malawi
3
in 2016
Macao rank
122nd
Malawi rank
119th

Annual patent applications over time

  • Macao
  • Malawi
02468198020002021

How they compare

Malawi currently reports 3 against 2 in Macao, a difference of 1.

That makes Malawi's figure about 1.5 times Macao's.

Macao ranks 122nd and Malawi ranks 119th of 135 countries.

Malawi has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher annual patent applications, Macao or Malawi?
Malawi, at 3 against 2 in Macao as of 2016.
What is the difference in annual patent applications between Macao and Malawi?
1, with Malawi ahead.
How do Macao and Malawi rank globally for annual patent applications?
Macao ranks 122nd and Malawi ranks 119th of 135 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Annual patent applications. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Annual patent applications
Source
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
135 places, 3,804 data points, 1980–2021
Last refreshed