High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year in South Korea
South Korea: High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year was 2,410 in 2013. ◆ Volatile
High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year in South Korea, 1984–2013
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year in South Korea is 2,410, measured in 2013.
The figure is down 9.4% on the previous year and up 41.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year in South Korea peaked at 2,661 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.14, in 1985.
South Korea ranks 3rd of 48 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.55 | 0.14 | 15.4 | 6 |
| 1990s | 207.66 | 49.83 | 466.93 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,717 | 548.94 | 2,443 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,508 | 2,390 | 2,661 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
- 1 United States 8,748 compare
- 2 Japan 4,051 compare
- 4 Germany 2,271 compare
- 5 France 1,701 compare
- 6 United Kingdom 1,007 compare
More science & technology data for South Korea
- Scientific and technical journal articles 71,724 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 89.22 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 172.52 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 172.52 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 51,753 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 97.9 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 186,245 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 4.9% (2023)
- Number of internet users 50.59 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 47.8 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year in South Korea?
- High-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year in South Korea was 2,410 in 2013, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 2,661 in 2012.
- What is the lowest high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.14 in 1985.
- How does South Korea rank for high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year?
- South Korea ranks 3rd out of 48 countries with data for 2013.
- Is high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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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