Moldova vs Qatar: Annual patent applications
Moldova
64
in 2021
Qatar
47
in 2021
Moldova rank
80th
Qatar rank
82nd
Annual patent applications over time
- Moldova
- Qatar
How they compare
Moldova currently reports 64 against 47 in Qatar, a difference of 17.
That makes Moldova's figure about 1.4 times Qatar's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Moldova has been ahead every year.
Moldova ranks 80th and Qatar ranks 82nd of 135 countries.
Moldova has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Moldova | Qatar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 79.33 | 15.17 | 64.17 | Moldova |
| 2020s | 74.5 | 64 | 10.5 | Moldova |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual patent applications, Moldova or Qatar?
- Moldova, at 64 against 47 in Qatar as of 2021.
- What is the difference in annual patent applications between Moldova and Qatar?
- 17, with Moldova ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Moldova and Qatar?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2021.
- How do Moldova and Qatar rank globally for annual patent applications?
- Moldova ranks 80th and Qatar ranks 82nd 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.