North Macedonia vs Panama: Annual patent applications
North Macedonia
42
in 2021
Panama
35
in 2021
North Macedonia rank
83rd
Panama rank
86th
Annual patent applications over time
- North Macedonia
- Panama
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 42 against 35 in Panama, a difference of 7.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 1.2 times Panama's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 83rd and Panama ranks 86th of 135 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Panama | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 72 | 19.5 | 52.5 | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 71 | 7 | 64 | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 39.5 | 15 | 24.5 | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 44.5 | 28.5 | 16 | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual patent applications, North Macedonia or Panama?
- North Macedonia, at 42 against 35 in Panama as of 2021.
- What is the difference in annual patent applications between North Macedonia and Panama?
- 7, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Panama?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2021.
- How do North Macedonia and Panama rank globally for annual patent applications?
- North Macedonia ranks 83rd and Panama ranks 86th 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.