Liechtenstein vs Malta: Triadic patent families by earliest priority year

Liechtenstein
1.17
in 2012
Malta
1
in 2008
Liechtenstein rank
40th
Malta rank
42nd

Triadic patent families by earliest priority year over time

  • Liechtenstein
  • Malta
05101520197919952012

How they compare

Liechtenstein currently reports 1.17 against 1 in Malta, a difference of 0.17.

That makes Liechtenstein's figure about 1.2 times Malta's.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Liechtenstein has been ahead every year.

Liechtenstein ranks 40th and Malta ranks 42nd of 47 countries.

Liechtenstein has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Liechtenstein Malta Difference Ahead
1990s 13.11 1.75 11.36 Liechtenstein
2000s 8.32 1.95 6.37 Liechtenstein

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher triadic patent families by earliest priority year, Liechtenstein or Malta?
Liechtenstein, at 1.17 against 1 in Malta as of 2012.
What is the difference in triadic patent families by earliest priority year between Liechtenstein and Malta?
0.17, with Liechtenstein ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Liechtenstein and Malta?
9 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2008.
How do Liechtenstein and Malta rank globally for triadic patent families by earliest priority year?
Liechtenstein ranks 40th and Malta ranks 42nd of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Triadic patent families by earliest priority year (1977-2012). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Triadic patent families by earliest priority year (1977-2012)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
54 places, 1,695 data points, 1977–2012
Last refreshed