Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Västsverige
Västsverige: Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region was 351.76 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Västsverige, 1977–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2012, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Västsverige stood at 351.76.
That represents a change of down 22.5% on the previous year and down 29.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Västsverige peaked at 577.45 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 13.98, in 1977.
That places Västsverige 86th out of 1633 regions with data for 2012, putting it 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 Västsverige, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 13.98 | — |
| 1978 | 46.38 | +231.8% |
| 1979 | 76.19 | +64.3% |
| 1980 | 110.22 | +44.7% |
| 1981 | 151.03 | +37.0% |
| 1982 | 163.98 | +8.6% |
| 1983 | 151.33 | -7.7% |
| 1984 | 167.68 | +10.8% |
| 1985 | 198.92 | +18.6% |
| 1986 | 155.27 | -21.9% |
| 1987 | 176.73 | +13.8% |
| 1988 | 167.13 | -5.4% |
| 1989 | 175.74 | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 197.94 | +12.6% |
| 1991 | 174.65 | -11.8% |
| 1992 | 184.29 | +5.5% |
| 1993 | 226.46 | +22.9% |
| 1994 | 270.12 | +19.3% |
| 1995 | 288.6 | +6.8% |
| 1996 | 341.42 | +18.3% |
| 1997 | 414.07 | +21.3% |
| 1998 | 416.98 | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 400.05 | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 447.68 | +11.9% |
| 2001 | 509.9 | +13.9% |
| 2002 | 497.98 | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 494.93 | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 521.6 | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 577.45 | +10.7% |
| 2006 | 535.82 | -7.2% |
| 2007 | 556.09 | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 469.6 | -15.6% |
| 2009 | 431.42 | -8.1% |
| 2010 | 464.93 | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 453.94 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 351.76 | -22.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 45.52 | 13.98 | 76.19 | 3 |
| 1980s | 161.8 | 110.22 | 198.92 | 10 |
| 1990s | 291.46 | 174.65 | 416.98 | 10 |
| 2000s | 504.25 | 431.42 | 577.45 | 10 |
| 2010s | 423.54 | 351.76 | 464.93 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Västsverige?
- Patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Västsverige was 351.76 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Västsverige?
- The highest recorded value was 577.45 in 2005.
- What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Västsverige?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.98 in 1977.
- How does Västsverige rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region?
- Västsverige ranks 86th 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 Västsverige?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Västsverige 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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