Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NACE Rev. 2 in Spain
Spain: Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NACE Rev. 2 was 10.13 Number in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NACE Rev. 2 in Spain, 1982–2013
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nace rev. 2 in Spain is 10.13 Number, measured in 2013.
The figure is down 49.5% on the previous year and down 28.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nace rev. 2 in Spain peaked at 24.97 Number in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.167 Number, in 1989.
That places Spain 15th out of 56 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NACE Rev. 2 in Spain, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 0.417 Number | — |
| 1983 | 0.333 Number | -20.1% |
| 1985 | 4 Number | +1101.2% |
| 1986 | 5.42 Number | +35.4% |
| 1987 | 1.18 Number | -78.3% |
| 1988 | 0.917 Number | -22.1% |
| 1989 | 0.167 Number | -81.8% |
| 1990 | 4.41 Number | +2537.7% |
| 1991 | 6.69 Number | +51.9% |
| 1992 | 2.69 Number | -59.8% |
| 1993 | 6.87 Number | +155.5% |
| 1994 | 6.48 Number | -5.6% |
| 1995 | 3.69 Number | -43.0% |
| 1996 | 5.29 Number | +43.1% |
| 1997 | 8.3 Number | +57.0% |
| 1998 | 7.14 Number | -13.9% |
| 1999 | 12.99 Number | +81.8% |
| 2000 | 10.76 Number | -17.1% |
| 2001 | 14.07 Number | +30.7% |
| 2002 | 15.81 Number | +12.4% |
| 2003 | 14.16 Number | -10.5% |
| 2004 | 20.28 Number | +43.2% |
| 2005 | 24.89 Number | +22.7% |
| 2006 | 24.97 Number | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 22.42 Number | -10.2% |
| 2008 | 23.06 Number | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 23.31 Number | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 21.11 Number | -9.4% |
| 2011 | 22.56 Number | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 20.04 Number | -11.2% |
| 2013 | 10.13 Number | -49.5% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 10.13 Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.4 Number, 4.2× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Spain's 10.13 Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.15 Number, 4.7× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NACE Rev. 2 in Spain changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +2537.7% | 0.167 Number | 4.41 Number |
| 1985 | +1101.2% | 0.333 Number | 4 Number |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.78 Number | 0.167 Number | 5.42 Number | 7 |
| 1990s | 6.45 Number | 2.69 Number | 12.99 Number | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.37 Number | 10.76 Number | 24.97 Number | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.46 Number | 10.13 Number | 22.56 Number | 4 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More science & technology data for Spain
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 130.26 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.28 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 62.41 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 122.45 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 1.99 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 1.99 % change on previous year (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 134 (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 60,304 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nace rev. 2 in Spain?
- Patent applications to the epo by priority year by nace rev. 2 in Spain was 10.13 Number in 2013, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nace rev. 2 recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 24.97 Number in 2006.
- What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nace rev. 2 recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.167 Number in 1989.
- How does Spain rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nace rev. 2?
- Spain ranks 15th out of 56 countries with data for 2013.
- Is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nace rev. 2 rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NACE Rev. 2 activity (1977-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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