High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year in Germany
Germany: High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year was 2,271 Number in 2013. ◆ Volatile
High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year in Germany, 1977–2013
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year in Germany is 2,271 Number, measured in 2013.
The figure is down 22.1% on the previous year and down 38.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year in Germany peaked at 4,182 Number in 2001 and was at its lowest, 51 Number, in 1977.
That places Germany 4th out of 48 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 298.63 Number | 51 Number | 522.52 Number | 3 |
| 1980s | 893.95 Number | 626.6 Number | 1,251 Number | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,917 Number | 1,165 Number | 3,683 Number | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,616 Number | 3,094 Number | 4,182 Number | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,827 Number | 2,271 Number | 3,083 Number | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 United States 8,748 Number compare
- 2 Japan 4,051 Number compare
- 3 South Korea 2,410 Number compare
- 5 France 1,701 Number compare
- 6 United Kingdom 1,007 Number compare
- 7 Canada 704.12 Number compare
More science & technology data for Germany
- Scientific and technical journal articles 108,782 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 109.20 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 129.15 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 129.15 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 18,747 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 93.5 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 39,822 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 3.2% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 26,845 (2025)
- Number of internet users 76.52 million (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year in Germany?
- High-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year in Germany was 2,271 Number in 2013, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 4,182 Number in 2001.
- What is the lowest high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 51 Number in 1977.
- How does Germany rank for high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year?
- Germany ranks 4th out of 48 countries with data for 2013.
- Is high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year (1977-2013). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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