North Macedonia vs Qatar: Annual patent applications
North Macedonia
42
in 2021
Qatar
47
in 2021
North Macedonia rank
83rd
Qatar rank
82nd
Annual patent applications over time
- North Macedonia
- Qatar
How they compare
Qatar currently reports 47 against 42 in North Macedonia, a difference of 5.
That makes Qatar's figure about 1.1 times North Macedonia's.
North Macedonia ranks 83rd and Qatar ranks 82nd of 135 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 1 and Qatar in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Qatar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 46 | 6 | 40 | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 44.5 | 64 | 19.5 | Qatar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual patent applications, North Macedonia or Qatar?
- Qatar, at 47 against 42 in North Macedonia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in annual patent applications between North Macedonia and Qatar?
- 5, with Qatar ahead.
- How do North Macedonia and Qatar rank globally for annual patent applications?
- North Macedonia ranks 83rd 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.