Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments was 50.37 million BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Republic of Moldova, 1996–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Republic of Moldova is 50.37 million BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 22.9% on the previous year and up 174.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Republic of Moldova peaked at 52.14 million BoP, current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 100,000 BoP, current US$, in 1997.
That places Republic of Moldova 94th out of 171 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1.99 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1997 | 100,000 BoP, current US$ | -95.0% |
| 1998 | 270,000 BoP, current US$ | +170.0% |
| 1999 | 350,000 BoP, current US$ | +29.6% |
| 2000 | 1.82 million BoP, current US$ | +420.0% |
| 2001 | 1.04 million BoP, current US$ | -42.9% |
| 2002 | 1.22 million BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2003 | 3.02 million BoP, current US$ | +147.5% |
| 2004 | 2.63 million BoP, current US$ | -12.9% |
| 2005 | 2.33 million BoP, current US$ | -11.4% |
| 2006 | 4.01 million BoP, current US$ | +72.1% |
| 2007 | 7.22 million BoP, current US$ | +80.0% |
| 2008 | 14.92 million BoP, current US$ | +106.6% |
| 2009 | 10.63 million BoP, current US$ | -28.8% |
| 2010 | 12.75 million BoP, current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2011 | 16.60 million BoP, current US$ | +30.2% |
| 2012 | 18.70 million BoP, current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2013 | 24.16 million BoP, current US$ | +29.2% |
| 2014 | 25.08 million BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 18.37 million BoP, current US$ | -26.8% |
| 2016 | 19.49 million BoP, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 25.15 million BoP, current US$ | +29.0% |
| 2018 | 29.79 million BoP, current US$ | +18.4% |
| 2019 | 31.81 million BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2020 | 26.64 million BoP, current US$ | -16.3% |
| 2021 | 52.14 million BoP, current US$ | +95.7% |
| 2022 | 44.58 million BoP, current US$ | -14.5% |
| 2023 | 44.08 million BoP, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 40.98 million BoP, current US$ | -7.0% |
| 2025 | 50.37 million BoP, current US$ | +22.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 677,500 BoP, current US$ | 100,000 BoP, current US$ | 1.99 million BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 2000s | 4.88 million BoP, current US$ | 1.04 million BoP, current US$ | 14.92 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.19 million BoP, current US$ | 12.75 million BoP, current US$ | 31.81 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.13 million BoP, current US$ | 26.64 million BoP, current US$ | 52.14 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
- 91 Cameroon 62.28 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 92 Jamaica 50.76 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 93 Eswatini 50.46 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 95 Albania 42.71 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 96 Syrian Arab Republic 36.55 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 97 Tunisia 33.67 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Republic of Moldova
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 12.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.4189 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 3,612 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth -26.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth -23.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 10.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 1.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 11,047 current LCU per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 10.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.0541 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Republic of Moldova?
- Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Republic of Moldova was 50.37 million BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest charges for the use of intellectual property, payments recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 52.14 million BoP, current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest charges for the use of intellectual property, payments recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 100,000 BoP, current US$ in 1997.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for charges for the use of intellectual property, payments?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 94th out of 171 countries with data for 2025.
- Is charges for the use of intellectual property, payments rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 174.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Charges for the use of proprietary rights (such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial processes and designs including trade secrets, franchises), and charges for licenses to reproduce or distribute (or both) intellectual property embodied in produced originals or prototypes (such as copyrights on books and manuscripts, computer software, cinematographic works, and sound recordings) and related rights (such as for live performances and television, cable, or satellite broadcast). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.