Which has higher patent applications, nonresidents, Libya or Syria?

Libya, at 23 against 20 in Syria as of 1996.

Where does this data come from?

WIPO Patent Report: Statistics on Worldwide Patent Activity, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), note: The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the trans, published as Patent applications, nonresidents. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Libya vs Syria: Patent applications, nonresidents

Libya

in 1996

Syria

in 2021

Libya rank

98th

Syria rank

101st

Patent applications, nonresidents over time

Libya
Syria

How they compare

Libya currently reports 23 against 20 in Syria, a difference of 3.

That makes Libya's figure about 1.1 times Syria's.

Libya ranks 98th and Syria ranks 101st of 150 countries.

Syria has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher patent applications, nonresidents, Libya or Syria?: Libya, at 23 against 20 in Syria as of 1996.
What is the difference in patent applications, nonresidents between Libya and Syria?: 3, with Libya ahead.
How do Libya and Syria rank globally for patent applications, nonresidents?: Libya ranks 98th and Syria ranks 101st of 150 countries.
Where does this data come from?: WIPO Patent Report: Statistics on Worldwide Patent Activity, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), note: The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the trans, published as Patent applications, nonresidents. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator: Patent applications, nonresidents
Source: WIPO Patent Report: Statistics on Worldwide Patent Activity, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), note: The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the trans
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 162 places, 4,548 data points, 1980–2021
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Patent applications are worldwide patent applications filed through the Patent Cooperation Treaty procedure or with a national patent office for exclusive rights for an invention--a product or process that provides a new way of doing something or offers a new technical solution to a problem. A patent provides protection for the invention to the owner of the patent for a limited period, generally 20 years.