Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Toscana
Toscana: Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region was 239.16 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Toscana, 1977–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Toscana is 239.16, measured in 2012.
That represents a change of down 18.0% on the previous year and down 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Toscana peaked at 321.96 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 2, in 1977.
Toscana ranks 125th of 1633 regions on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Toscana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 2 | — |
| 1978 | 7.5 | +275.0% |
| 1979 | 12.42 | +65.6% |
| 1980 | 29.42 | +136.9% |
| 1981 | 44.83 | +52.4% |
| 1982 | 38.95 | -13.1% |
| 1983 | 54.02 | +38.7% |
| 1984 | 56.77 | +5.1% |
| 1985 | 100 | +76.1% |
| 1986 | 75.79 | -24.2% |
| 1987 | 109.01 | +43.8% |
| 1988 | 88.1 | -19.2% |
| 1989 | 132.08 | +49.9% |
| 1990 | 136.03 | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 161.34 | +18.6% |
| 1992 | 113.7 | -29.5% |
| 1993 | 107.73 | -5.3% |
| 1994 | 112.56 | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 119.75 | +6.4% |
| 1996 | 130.51 | +9.0% |
| 1997 | 158.3 | +21.3% |
| 1998 | 180.16 | +13.8% |
| 1999 | 220.48 | +22.4% |
| 2000 | 221.8 | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 250.3 | +12.8% |
| 2002 | 282.09 | +12.7% |
| 2003 | 312.61 | +10.8% |
| 2004 | 285.7 | -8.6% |
| 2005 | 303.69 | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 299.03 | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 293.32 | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 314.5 | +7.2% |
| 2009 | 304.13 | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 321.96 | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 291.68 | -9.4% |
| 2012 | 239.16 | -18.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.31 | 2 | 12.42 | 3 |
| 1980s | 72.9 | 29.42 | 132.08 | 10 |
| 1990s | 144.06 | 107.73 | 220.48 | 10 |
| 2000s | 286.72 | 221.8 | 314.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 284.27 | 239.16 | 321.96 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Toscana?
- Patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Toscana was 239.16 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Toscana?
- The highest recorded value was 321.96 in 2010.
- What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Toscana?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 in 1977.
- How does Toscana rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region?
- Toscana ranks 125th out of 1633 regions with data for 2012.
- Is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region rising or falling in Toscana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Toscana 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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