High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 in Prov. Namur
Prov. Namur: High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 was 4.1 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 in Prov. Namur, 1980–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2012, high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 in Prov. Namur stood at 4.1.
That represents a change of up 82.2% on the previous year and down 64.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 in Prov. Namur peaked at 15.89 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.33, in 1986.
Prov. Namur ranks 571st 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 Prov. Namur, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3 | — |
| 1981 | 1 | -66.7% |
| 1982 | 0.67 | -33.0% |
| 1983 | 1.37 | +104.5% |
| 1984 | 1.92 | +40.1% |
| 1985 | 1.25 | -34.9% |
| 1986 | 0.33 | -73.6% |
| 1987 | 1.4 | +324.2% |
| 1988 | 0.48 | -65.7% |
| 1989 | 1.45 | +202.1% |
| 1990 | 1.6 | +10.3% |
| 1991 | 1.5 | -6.3% |
| 1992 | 0.8 | -46.7% |
| 1993 | 0.37 | -53.8% |
| 1994 | 0.33 | -10.8% |
| 1996 | 5.23 | +1484.8% |
| 1997 | 3 | -42.6% |
| 1998 | 2.73 | -9.0% |
| 1999 | 7.2 | +163.7% |
| 2000 | 15.89 | +120.7% |
| 2001 | 4.28 | -73.1% |
| 2002 | 11.45 | +167.5% |
| 2003 | 14.79 | +29.2% |
| 2004 | 10.02 | -32.3% |
| 2005 | 11.62 | +16.0% |
| 2006 | 11.42 | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 6.61 | -42.1% |
| 2008 | 4.75 | -28.1% |
| 2009 | 2.67 | -43.8% |
| 2010 | 5.78 | +116.5% |
| 2011 | 2.25 | -61.1% |
| 2012 | 4.1 | +82.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.29 | 0.33 | 3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.53 | 0.33 | 7.2 | 9 |
| 2000s | 9.35 | 2.67 | 15.89 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.04 | 2.25 | 5.78 | 3 |
More science & technology data for Prov. Namur
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 160.1 Thousand persons (2025)
- R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 1,705 Full-time equivalent (FTE) (2023)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 94.58 (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 61.98 (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 20.42 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 63.1 (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 80.86 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 in Prov. Namur?
- High-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 in Prov. Namur was 4.1 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 recorded in Prov. Namur?
- The highest recorded value was 15.89 in 2000.
- What is the lowest high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 recorded in Prov. Namur?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.33 in 1986.
- How does Prov. Namur rank for high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3?
- Prov. Namur ranks 571st 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 Prov. Namur?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Prov. Namur 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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