High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 in Abruzzo
Abruzzo: High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 was 2.67 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 in Abruzzo, 1980–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 in Abruzzo is 2.67, measured in 2012.
That represents a change of up 59.9% on the previous year and down 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 in Abruzzo peaked at 7.46 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.33, in 1980.
That places Abruzzo 701st out of 1415 regions with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 in Abruzzo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0.33 | — |
| 1987 | 1.5 | +354.5% |
| 1988 | 1.67 | +11.3% |
| 1989 | 1 | -40.1% |
| 1990 | 1.83 | +83.0% |
| 1991 | 0.75 | -59.0% |
| 1992 | 0.64 | -14.7% |
| 1993 | 1.83 | +185.9% |
| 1994 | 3 | +63.9% |
| 1995 | 1.5 | -50.0% |
| 1996 | 4.87 | +224.7% |
| 1997 | 3.3 | -32.2% |
| 1998 | 6 | +81.8% |
| 1999 | 2.25 | -62.5% |
| 2000 | 2.92 | +29.8% |
| 2001 | 3.08 | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 3.17 | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 5.83 | +83.9% |
| 2004 | 7.46 | +28.0% |
| 2005 | 3.33 | -55.4% |
| 2006 | 3.77 | +13.2% |
| 2007 | 4.97 | +31.8% |
| 2008 | 2.17 | -56.3% |
| 2009 | 2.66 | +22.6% |
| 2010 | 0.33 | -87.6% |
| 2011 | 1.67 | +406.1% |
| 2012 | 2.67 | +59.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.12 | 0.33 | 1.67 | 4 |
| 1990s | 2.6 | 0.64 | 6 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.94 | 2.17 | 7.46 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.56 | 0.33 | 2.67 | 3 |
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- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 258 (2025)
- R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 4,979 (2023)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 88.9 (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 39.77 (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 25.58 (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 33.08 (2021)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 6.58 (2012)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 49.39 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 in Abruzzo?
- High-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 in Abruzzo was 2.67 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 recorded in Abruzzo?
- The highest recorded value was 7.46 in 2004.
- What is the lowest high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 recorded in Abruzzo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.33 in 1980.
- How does Abruzzo rank for high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3?
- Abruzzo ranks 701st out of 1415 regions with data for 2012.
- Is high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 rising or falling in Abruzzo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Abruzzo data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 region (1977-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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