High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 in Región de Murcia
Región de Murcia: High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 was 1.75 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 in Región de Murcia, 1987–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Región de Murcia recorded 1.75 for high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 in 2012.
The figure is up 124.4% on the previous year and down 24.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 in Región de Murcia peaked at 4.5 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.39, in 1996.
That places Región de Murcia 816th 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 Región de Murcia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 0.5 | — |
| 1996 | 0.39 | -22.0% |
| 1997 | 0.75 | +92.3% |
| 2000 | 1.92 | +156.0% |
| 2001 | 2.53 | +31.8% |
| 2002 | 2.33 | -7.9% |
| 2005 | 1.5 | -35.6% |
| 2006 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.5 | +133.3% |
| 2008 | 4.5 | +28.6% |
| 2009 | 1.17 | -74.0% |
| 2010 | 4.25 | +263.2% |
| 2011 | 0.78 | -81.6% |
| 2012 | 1.75 | +124.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 |
| 1990s | 0.57 | 0.39 | 0.75 | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.37 | 1.17 | 4.5 | 8 |
| 2010s | 2.26 | 0.78 | 4.25 | 3 |
More science & technology data for Región de Murcia
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 384.5 Thousand persons (2025)
- R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 7,346 Full-time equivalent (FTE) (2023)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 94.7% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 54.4% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 29.39 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 65.0% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 83.6% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 in Región de Murcia?
- High-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 in Región de Murcia was 1.75 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 recorded in Región de Murcia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.5 in 2008.
- What is the lowest high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3 recorded in Región de Murcia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.39 in 1996.
- How does Región de Murcia rank for high-tech patent applications to the epo by priority year and nuts 3?
- Región de Murcia ranks 816th 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 Región de Murcia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Región de Murcia 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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