Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Sud-Vest Oltenia
Sud-Vest Oltenia: Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region was 0.67 Number in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Sud-Vest Oltenia, 1993–2012
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
In 2012, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Sud-Vest Oltenia stood at 0.67 Number.
That represents a change of down 23.0% on the previous year and down 74.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Sud-Vest Oltenia peaked at 2.83 Number in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.17 Number, in 2003.
Sud-Vest Oltenia ranks 1555th of 1634 regions on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Sud-Vest Oltenia, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 Number | — |
| 1995 | 1 Number | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1.17 Number | +17.0% |
| 2001 | 2.67 Number | +128.2% |
| 2003 | 0.17 Number | -93.6% |
| 2004 | 1.8 Number | +958.8% |
| 2006 | 0.53 Number | -70.6% |
| 2007 | 2.5 Number | +371.7% |
| 2008 | 1 Number | -60.0% |
| 2009 | 2.83 Number | +183.0% |
| 2010 | 1.5 Number | -47.0% |
| 2011 | 0.87 Number | -42.0% |
| 2012 | 0.67 Number | -23.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 Number | 1 Number | 1 Number | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.58 Number | 0.17 Number | 2.83 Number | 8 |
| 2010s | 1.01 Number | 0.67 Number | 1.5 Number | 3 |
More science & technology data for Sud-Vest Oltenia
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 236.1 Thousand persons (2025)
- R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 714 Full-time equivalent (FTE) (2023)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 92.0% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 34.4% (2025)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 13.6% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 68.6% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Sud-Vest Oltenia?
- Patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Sud-Vest Oltenia was 0.67 Number in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Sud-Vest Oltenia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.83 Number in 2009.
- What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Sud-Vest Oltenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.17 Number in 2003.
- How does Sud-Vest Oltenia rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region?
- Sud-Vest Oltenia ranks 1555th 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 Sud-Vest Oltenia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sud-Vest Oltenia 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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