Greece vs Republic of Moldova: Life science patents granted, by filing office
Life science patents granted, by filing office over time
- Greece
- Republic of Moldova
How they compare
Republic of Moldova currently reports 44 patents against 40 patents in Greece, a difference of 4 patents.
That makes Republic of Moldova's figure about 1.1 times Greece's.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 44 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Greece ahead.
Greece ranks 24th and Republic of Moldova ranks 22nd of 70 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Greece averaged higher in 2 and Republic of Moldova in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Greece | Republic of Moldova | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 322.6 patents | 0 patents | 322.6 patents | Greece |
| 1990s | 67 patents | 30 patents | 37 patents | Greece |
| 2000s | 34.3 patents | 78.3 patents | 44 patents | Republic of Moldova |
| 2010s | 36.8 patents | 56.2 patents | 19.4 patents | Republic of Moldova |
| 2020s | 39 patents | 47 patents | 8 patents | Republic of Moldova |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life science patents granted, by filing office, Greece or Republic of Moldova?
- Republic of Moldova, at 44 patents against 40 patents in Greece as of 2023.
- What is the difference in life science patents granted, by filing office between Greece and Republic of Moldova?
- 4 patents, with Republic of Moldova ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Greece and Republic of Moldova?
- 44 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2023.
- How do Greece and Republic of Moldova rank globally for life science patents granted, by filing office?
- Greece ranks 24th and Republic of Moldova ranks 22nd of 70 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Life science patents granted, by filing office. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Patents granted within the fields of medical technology, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals by filing office. These patents cover a wide range of innovations, such as medical devices, diagnostic methods, genetic engineering techniques, biotechnological processes and new drugs.