High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 in Länsi-Suomi
Länsi-Suomi: High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 was 89.44 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 in Länsi-Suomi, 1983–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 in Länsi-Suomi is 89.44, measured in 2012.
That represents a change of down 4.1% on the previous year and down 43.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 in Länsi-Suomi peaked at 185.17 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1983.
Länsi-Suomi ranks 61st of 1415 regions on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Länsi-Suomi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | — |
| 1984 | 1.17 | +17.0% |
| 1986 | 2 | +70.9% |
| 1987 | 1.33 | -33.5% |
| 1988 | 4.55 | +242.1% |
| 1989 | 6 | +31.9% |
| 1990 | 7.83 | +30.5% |
| 1991 | 17.67 | +125.7% |
| 1992 | 23.47 | +32.8% |
| 1993 | 14.5 | -38.2% |
| 1994 | 20.88 | +44.0% |
| 1995 | 41.27 | +97.7% |
| 1996 | 45.46 | +10.2% |
| 1997 | 59.53 | +31.0% |
| 1998 | 92.01 | +54.6% |
| 1999 | 141.94 | +54.3% |
| 2000 | 147.26 | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 156.86 | +6.5% |
| 2002 | 156.9 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 156.57 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 185.17 | +18.3% |
| 2005 | 160.07 | -13.6% |
| 2006 | 138.19 | -13.7% |
| 2007 | 91.35 | -33.9% |
| 2008 | 89.57 | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 84.58 | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 112.66 | +33.2% |
| 2011 | 93.27 | -17.2% |
| 2012 | 89.44 | -4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.68 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| 1990s | 46.46 | 7.83 | 141.94 | 10 |
| 2000s | 136.65 | 84.58 | 185.17 | 10 |
| 2010s | 98.46 | 89.44 | 112.66 | 3 |
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- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 411.8 Thousand persons (2025)
- R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 13,136 Full-time equivalent (FTE) (2023)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 96.7% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 66.9% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 310.15 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 89.9% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 76.8% (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 in Länsi-Suomi?
- High-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 in Länsi-Suomi was 89.44 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 recorded in Länsi-Suomi?
- The highest recorded value was 185.17 in 2004.
- What is the lowest high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 recorded in Länsi-Suomi?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1983.
- How does Länsi-Suomi rank for high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3?
- Länsi-Suomi ranks 61st 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 Länsi-Suomi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Länsi-Suomi 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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