Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Illes Balears
Illes Balears: Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region was 2.55 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Illes Balears, 1982–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Illes Balears recorded 2.55 for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in 2012.
That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Illes Balears peaked at 8.43 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.14, in 1994.
That places Illes Balears 841st out of 1501 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 Illes Balears, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1.25 | — |
| 1983 | 1 | -20.0% |
| 1986 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.14 | -86.0% |
| 1995 | 2 | +1328.6% |
| 1996 | 1.17 | -41.5% |
| 1997 | 2 | +70.9% |
| 1998 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 4.65 | +132.5% |
| 2000 | 3.83 | -17.6% |
| 2001 | 3.19 | -16.7% |
| 2002 | 2.83 | -11.3% |
| 2003 | 4.5 | +59.0% |
| 2004 | 2.17 | -51.8% |
| 2005 | 1.8 | -17.1% |
| 2006 | 5.02 | +178.9% |
| 2007 | 2.25 | -55.2% |
| 2008 | 8.43 | +274.7% |
| 2009 | 1.5 | -82.2% |
| 2010 | 6.01 | +300.7% |
| 2011 | 2.59 | -56.9% |
| 2012 | 2.55 | -1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.08 | 1 | 1.25 | 3 |
| 1990s | 1.66 | 0.14 | 4.65 | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.55 | 1.5 | 8.43 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.72 | 2.55 | 6.01 | 3 |
More science & technology data for Illes Balears
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 332.7 Thousand persons (2025)
- R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 3,526 Full-time equivalent (FTE) (2023)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 97.0% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 63.6% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 10.08 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 70.0% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 90.9% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Illes Balears?
- Patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Illes Balears was 2.55 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Illes Balears?
- The highest recorded value was 8.43 in 2008.
- What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Illes Balears?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.14 in 1994.
- How does Illes Balears rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region?
- Illes Balears ranks 841st out of 1501 regions with data for 2012.
- Is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region rising or falling in Illes Balears?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Illes Balears data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region, international patent classification (IPC) sections and classes (1977-2013). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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