Moldova Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
Moldova's patent applications was 64 in 2021, ranked 73rd globally. This represents a 24.7% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2021.
Overview
Moldova's patent applications stood at 64 in 2021, a decline of +21 from 2020. Moldova ranked 73rd globally.
Moldova’s patent‑application activity has contracted sharply over the past three decades, falling from an all‑time peak of 437.00 filings in 2001 to just 64.00 in 2021, placing the country 73rd in the world. The 2021 figure represents both the lowest level recorded since the series began in 1993, when 67.00 applications were filed, and a decline of roughly 85 % from the early‑2000s high. By contrast, peer economies such as the United Arab Emirates logged 69.00 applications in the same year, while Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded 53.00, underscoring Moldova’s relatively modest output within its regional cohort. The persistent downward trajectory suggests systemic constraints in research and development capacity, limited commercialisation of inventions, and a weak innovation ecosystem. Strengthening intellectual‑property frameworks, expanding university‑industry collaborations and attracting foreign‑direct investment in high‑tech sectors could reverse the trend, potentially raising future filing numbers and improving Moldova’s standing in global patent statistics.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 64 | −21 | #73 |
| 2020 | 85 | +0 | #70 |
| 2019 | 85 | −7 | #71 |
| 2018 | 92 | +19 | #72 |
| 2017 | 73 | −18 | #76 |
| 2016 | 91 | +27 | #69 |
| 2015 | 64 | −3 | #72 |
| 2014 | 67 | +0 | #70 |
| 2013 | 67 | −26 | #72 |
| 2012 | 93 | −4 | #65 |
| 2011 | 97 | −42 | #67 |
| 2010 | 139 | +5 | #61 |
| 2009 | 134 | −139 | #62 |
| 2008 | 273 | −60 | #49 |
| 2007 | 333 | +30 | #46 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Moldova matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Moldova's patent applications was 64 in 2021. Ranked 73rd globally. This represents a 24.7% decrease from the previous year.
Moldova's patent applications peaked at 437 in 2001.
The lowest patent applications in Moldova was 64 in 2015.
Moldova ranks 73rd globally in patent applications as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is IP.PAT.RESD. Data sourced from World Bank.
The patent applications of Moldova in 2021 was 64. This ranks 73rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_moldova_patents,
title = {Moldova Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/moldova/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}