Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Steiermark
Steiermark: Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region was 261.12 in 2012. β Volatile
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Steiermark, 1977β2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2012, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Steiermark stood at 261.12.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and up 37.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Steiermark peaked at 277.37 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1977.
Steiermark ranks 114th of 1635 regions on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 27.86 | 1 | 59.58 | 3 |
| 1980s | 92.23 | 46.8 | 127.42 | 10 |
| 1990s | 112.06 | 74.48 | 157.71 | 10 |
| 2000s | 214.35 | 172.07 | 277.37 | 10 |
| 2010s | 267.78 | 261.12 | 273.44 | 3 |
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- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 384 (2025)
- R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 20,174 (2023)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 91.47 (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 63.9 (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 69.82 (2021)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 19.72 (2012)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Steiermark?
- Patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Steiermark was 261.12 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Steiermark?
- The highest recorded value was 277.37 in 2009.
- What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Steiermark?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1977.
- How does Steiermark rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region?
- Steiermark ranks 114th out of 1635 regions with data for 2012.
- Is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region rising or falling in Steiermark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Steiermark 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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