Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Nordjylland
Nordjylland: Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region was 11.58 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Nordjylland, 1978–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Nordjylland is 11.58, measured in 2012.
That represents a change of up 4.1% on the previous year and up 57.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Nordjylland peaked at 11.84 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.39, in 1985.
Nordjylland ranks 355th of 1501 regions on this measure, in the top 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 Nordjylland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | — |
| 1979 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 1980 | 3.64 | +82.0% |
| 1981 | 1 | -72.5% |
| 1982 | 1.67 | +67.0% |
| 1983 | 0.5 | -70.1% |
| 1984 | 2 | +300.0% |
| 1985 | 0.39 | -80.5% |
| 1986 | 1 | +156.4% |
| 1987 | 1.37 | +37.0% |
| 1988 | 2.5 | +82.5% |
| 1989 | 6.4 | +156.0% |
| 1990 | 3.67 | -42.7% |
| 1991 | 2.25 | -38.7% |
| 1992 | 6.18 | +174.7% |
| 1993 | 3.87 | -37.4% |
| 1994 | 2.29 | -40.8% |
| 1995 | 4.47 | +95.2% |
| 1996 | 3.83 | -14.3% |
| 1997 | 4.7 | +22.7% |
| 1998 | 6.82 | +45.1% |
| 1999 | 9.61 | +40.9% |
| 2000 | 10.26 | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 6.69 | -34.8% |
| 2002 | 7.35 | +9.9% |
| 2003 | 7.57 | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 4.62 | -39.0% |
| 2005 | 11.84 | +156.3% |
| 2006 | 4.16 | -64.9% |
| 2007 | 6.72 | +61.5% |
| 2008 | 7.07 | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 9.13 | +29.1% |
| 2010 | 9.25 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 11.12 | +20.2% |
| 2012 | 11.58 | +4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1980s | 2.05 | 0.39 | 6.4 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.77 | 2.25 | 9.61 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.54 | 4.16 | 11.84 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.65 | 9.25 | 11.58 | 3 |
More science & technology data for Nordjylland
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 166.1 Thousand persons (2025)
- R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 3,509 Full-time equivalent (FTE) (2023)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 98.1% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 78.7% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 58.76 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 91.5% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 89.2% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Nordjylland?
- Patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Nordjylland was 11.58 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Nordjylland?
- The highest recorded value was 11.84 in 2005.
- What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Nordjylland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.39 in 1985.
- How does Nordjylland rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region?
- Nordjylland ranks 355th 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 Nordjylland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nordjylland 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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