Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Nord-Norge
Nord-Norge: Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region was 7.75 Number in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Nord-Norge, 1980–2012
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
In 2012, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Nord-Norge stood at 7.75 Number.
That represents a change of down 12.2% on the previous year and down 32.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Nord-Norge peaked at 14.82 Number in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.5 Number, in 1982.
That places Nord-Norge 1101st out of 1634 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.
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Nord-Norge, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1.33 Number | — |
| 1982 | 0.5 Number | -62.4% |
| 1983 | 1.5 Number | +200.0% |
| 1984 | 3.5 Number | +133.3% |
| 1985 | 6.1 Number | +74.3% |
| 1987 | 3 Number | -50.8% |
| 1988 | 1 Number | -66.7% |
| 1989 | 5 Number | +400.0% |
| 1990 | 4 Number | -20.0% |
| 1991 | 2 Number | -50.0% |
| 1992 | 4.5 Number | +125.0% |
| 1993 | 2.67 Number | -40.7% |
| 1994 | 5.35 Number | +100.4% |
| 1995 | 4.42 Number | -17.4% |
| 1996 | 6.7 Number | +51.6% |
| 1997 | 6.5 Number | -3.0% |
| 1998 | 6.32 Number | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 14.82 Number | +134.5% |
| 2000 | 11.32 Number | -23.6% |
| 2001 | 9.17 Number | -19.0% |
| 2002 | 11.39 Number | +24.2% |
| 2003 | 9.17 Number | -19.5% |
| 2004 | 8.16 Number | -11.0% |
| 2005 | 5.46 Number | -33.1% |
| 2006 | 10.83 Number | +98.4% |
| 2007 | 6.25 Number | -42.3% |
| 2008 | 14.57 Number | +133.1% |
| 2009 | 6.58 Number | -54.8% |
| 2010 | 14.33 Number | +117.8% |
| 2011 | 8.83 Number | -38.4% |
| 2012 | 7.75 Number | -12.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.74 Number | 0.5 Number | 6.1 Number | 8 |
| 1990s | 5.73 Number | 2 Number | 14.82 Number | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.29 Number | 5.46 Number | 14.57 Number | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.3 Number | 7.75 Number | 14.33 Number | 3 |
More science & technology data for Nord-Norge
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 156 Thousand persons (2025)
- R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 3,443 Full-time equivalent (FTE) (2023)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 99.02 (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 78.08 (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 90.76 (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 94.55 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Nord-Norge?
- Patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Nord-Norge was 7.75 Number in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Nord-Norge?
- The highest recorded value was 14.82 Number in 1999.
- What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Nord-Norge?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5 Number in 1982.
- How does Nord-Norge rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region?
- Nord-Norge ranks 1101st out of 1634 regions with data for 2012.
- Is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region rising or falling in Nord-Norge?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nord-Norge data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region (1977-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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