Malaysia vs Vietnam: Annual patent applications
Malaysia
883
in 2021
Vietnam
1,066
in 2021
Malaysia rank
34th
Vietnam rank
32nd
Annual patent applications over time
- Malaysia
- Vietnam
How they compare
Vietnam currently reports 1,066 against 883 in Malaysia, a difference of 183.
That makes Vietnam's figure about 1.2 times Malaysia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1986 it was Malaysia ahead.
Malaysia ranks 34th and Vietnam ranks 32nd of 135 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Malaysia averaged higher in 4 and Vietnam in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 62 | 24.33 | 37.67 | Malaysia |
| 1990s | 172.2 | 33.3 | 138.9 | Malaysia |
| 2000s | 547.2 | 139.3 | 407.9 | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 1,171 | 501.8 | 668.9 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 936 | 1,044 | 107.5 | Vietnam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual patent applications, Malaysia or Vietnam?
- Vietnam, at 1,066 against 883 in Malaysia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in annual patent applications between Malaysia and Vietnam?
- 183, with Vietnam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Vietnam?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1986 to 2021.
- How do Malaysia and Vietnam rank globally for annual patent applications?
- Malaysia ranks 34th and Vietnam ranks 32nd of 135 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual patent applications. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.