Republic of Moldova vs Sweden: Life science patents granted, by filing office

Republic of Moldova
44 patents
in 2023
Sweden
46 patents
in 2023
Republic of Moldova rank
22nd
Sweden rank
21st

Life science patents granted, by filing office over time

  • Republic of Moldova
  • Sweden
050100150200198020012023

How they compare

Sweden currently reports 46 patents against 44 patents in Republic of Moldova, a difference of 2 patents.

The two have swapped places 8 times across 44 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Sweden ahead.

Republic of Moldova ranks 22nd and Sweden ranks 21st of 70 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Republic of Moldova averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Moldova Sweden Difference Ahead
1980s 0 patents 2.7 patents 2.7 patents Sweden
1990s 30 patents 88.6 patents 58.6 patents Sweden
2000s 78.3 patents 137.3 patents 59 patents Sweden
2010s 56.2 patents 50.9 patents 5.3 patents Republic of Moldova
2020s 47 patents 53.75 patents 6.75 patents Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher life science patents granted, by filing office, Republic of Moldova or Sweden?
Sweden, at 46 patents against 44 patents in Republic of Moldova as of 2023.
What is the difference in life science patents granted, by filing office between Republic of Moldova and Sweden?
2 patents, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and Sweden?
44 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2023.
How do Republic of Moldova and Sweden rank globally for life science patents granted, by filing office?
Republic of Moldova ranks 22nd and Sweden ranks 21st 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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Indicator
Life science patents granted, by filing office
Unit
patents
Source
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
70 places, 3,080 data points, 1980–2023
Last refreshed

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.