High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 in Northern Ireland (UK) (NUTS 2021)
Northern Ireland (UK) (NUTS 2021): High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 was 7.9 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 in Northern Ireland (UK) (NUTS 2021), 1983–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 in Northern Ireland (UK) (NUTS 2021) is 7.9, measured in 2012.
That represents a change of down 56.2% on the previous year and down 34.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 in Northern Ireland (UK) (NUTS 2021) peaked at 18.6 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.67, in 1986.
Northern Ireland (UK) (NUTS 2021) ranks 396th of 1415 regions on this measure, 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 Northern Ireland (UK) (NUTS 2021), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 | — |
| 1985 | 4 | +100.0% |
| 1986 | 0.67 | -83.2% |
| 1988 | 3.75 | +459.7% |
| 1989 | 2.25 | -40.0% |
| 1991 | 4 | +77.8% |
| 1992 | 1 | -75.0% |
| 1993 | 4.75 | +375.0% |
| 1994 | 5.33 | +12.2% |
| 1995 | 4.31 | -19.1% |
| 1996 | 1 | -76.8% |
| 1997 | 5.95 | +495.0% |
| 1998 | 4.45 | -25.2% |
| 1999 | 11.58 | +160.2% |
| 2000 | 16.8 | +45.1% |
| 2001 | 9.25 | -44.9% |
| 2002 | 12 | +29.7% |
| 2003 | 16.34 | +36.2% |
| 2004 | 12.99 | -20.5% |
| 2005 | 10.57 | -18.6% |
| 2006 | 18.6 | +76.0% |
| 2007 | 11.55 | -37.9% |
| 2008 | 8.62 | -25.4% |
| 2009 | 7.08 | -17.9% |
| 2010 | 4.3 | -39.3% |
| 2011 | 18.03 | +319.3% |
| 2012 | 7.9 | -56.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.53 | 0.67 | 4 | 5 |
| 1990s | 4.71 | 1 | 11.58 | 9 |
| 2000s | 12.38 | 7.08 | 18.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.08 | 4.3 | 18.03 | 3 |
More science & technology data for Northern Ireland (UK) (NUTS 2021)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 519.5 Thousand persons (2019)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 519.5 Thousand persons (2019)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 519.5 Thousand persons (2019)
- R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 11,796 Full-time equivalent (FTE) (2018)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 92.2% (2019)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 75.2% (2019)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 69.38 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 58.0% (2019)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 86.3% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 in Northern Ireland (UK) (NUTS 2021)?
- High-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 in Northern Ireland (UK) (NUTS 2021) was 7.9 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 recorded in Northern Ireland (UK) (NUTS 2021)?
- The highest recorded value was 18.6 in 2006.
- What is the lowest high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 recorded in Northern Ireland (UK) (NUTS 2021)?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.67 in 1986.
- How does Northern Ireland (UK) (NUTS 2021) rank for high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3?
- Northern Ireland (UK) (NUTS 2021) ranks 396th 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 Northern Ireland (UK) (NUTS 2021)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern Ireland (UK) (NUTS 2021) 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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