Norway vs Vietnam: Annual patent applications
Norway
946
in 2021
Vietnam
1,066
in 2021
Norway rank
33rd
Vietnam rank
32nd
Annual patent applications over time
- Norway
- Vietnam
How they compare
Vietnam currently reports 1,066 against 946 in Norway, a difference of 120.
That makes Vietnam's figure about 1.1 times Norway's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1984 it was Norway ahead.
Norway ranks 33rd and Vietnam ranks 32nd of 135 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Norway averaged higher in 4 and Vietnam in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Norway | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 945.75 | 31.25 | 914.5 | Norway |
| 1990s | 1,109 | 33.3 | 1,076 | Norway |
| 2000s | 1,178 | 139.3 | 1,039 | Norway |
| 2010s | 1,103 | 501.8 | 600.8 | Norway |
| 2020s | 913 | 1,044 | 130.5 | Vietnam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual patent applications, Norway or Vietnam?
- Vietnam, at 1,066 against 946 in Norway as of 2021.
- What is the difference in annual patent applications between Norway and Vietnam?
- 120, with Vietnam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and Vietnam?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1984 to 2021.
- How do Norway and Vietnam rank globally for annual patent applications?
- Norway ranks 33rd 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.