North Macedonia Patent Applications
Patent applications by residents IP.PAT.RESD
North Macedonia's patent applications was 42 in 2021, ranked 76th globally. This represents a 10.6% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2021.
Overview
North Macedonia's patent applications stood at 42 in 2021, a decline of +5 from 2020. North Macedonia ranked 76th globally.
North Macedonia recorded 42.00 patent applications in 2021, ranking 76th worldwide, a modest rebound from the all‑time trough of 27.00 in 2010 but still well below the peak of 105.00 reached in 2007. The early post‑independence period saw relatively high filing activity, with the earliest available figure in 1993 at 78.00, after which applications fluctuated across the 23‑year series. Compared with peers, the country’s 2021 count exceeds Armenia’s 40.00 and is close to Qatar’s 47.00, yet remains lower than Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 53.00, suggesting a middle‑of‑the‑road performance within the regional cohort. The post‑2007 decline may reflect limited R&D investment and a small domestic market, while the recent upward movement hints at improving innovation capacity. Sustained policy support for research institutions and stronger linkages with industry could accelerate filings and potentially restore levels nearer the 2007 peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Patent Applications | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 42 | −5 | #76 |
| 2020 | 47 | +5 | #81 |
| 2013 | 42 | −8 | #76 |
| 2012 | 50 | +13 | #68 |
| 2011 | 37 | +10 | #80 |
| 2010 | 27 | −12 | #79 |
| 2009 | 39 | +5 | #75 |
| 2008 | 34 | −71 | #75 |
| 2007 | 105 | +50 | #66 |
| 2006 | 55 | +2 | #71 |
| 2005 | 53 | +9 | #71 |
| 2004 | 44 | −4 | #70 |
| 2003 | 48 | +6 | #67 |
| 2002 | 42 | −24 | #69 |
| 2001 | 66 | −5 | #62 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
North Macedonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw patent applications improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
North Macedonia's patent applications was 42 in 2021. Ranked 76th globally. This represents a 10.6% decrease from the previous year.
North Macedonia's patent applications peaked at 105 in 2007.
The lowest patent applications in North Macedonia was 27 in 2010.
North Macedonia ranks 76th 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 North Macedonia in 2021 was 42. This ranks 76th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_patents,
title = {North Macedonia Patent Applications},
url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/patents/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}