Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Östra Mellansverige
Östra Mellansverige: Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region was 28.59 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Östra Mellansverige, 1977–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Östra Mellansverige is 28.59, measured in 2012.
The figure is down 36.2% on the previous year and down 52.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Östra Mellansverige peaked at 60.21 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.38, in 1977.
That places Östra Mellansverige 165th out of 1501 regions with data for 2012, putting it 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 Östra Mellansverige, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 0.38 | — |
| 1978 | 4.44 | +1068.4% |
| 1979 | 8.64 | +94.6% |
| 1980 | 7.01 | -18.9% |
| 1981 | 12.35 | +76.2% |
| 1982 | 15.83 | +28.2% |
| 1983 | 20.72 | +30.9% |
| 1984 | 20.31 | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 25.03 | +23.2% |
| 1986 | 18.34 | -26.7% |
| 1987 | 19.46 | +6.1% |
| 1988 | 31.71 | +62.9% |
| 1989 | 21.9 | -30.9% |
| 1990 | 20.88 | -4.7% |
| 1991 | 16.61 | -20.5% |
| 1992 | 24.29 | +46.2% |
| 1993 | 23.89 | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 31.98 | +33.9% |
| 1995 | 27.08 | -15.3% |
| 1996 | 31.54 | +16.5% |
| 1997 | 33.1 | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 39.41 | +19.1% |
| 1999 | 46.47 | +17.9% |
| 2000 | 50.16 | +7.9% |
| 2001 | 50.59 | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 60.15 | +18.9% |
| 2003 | 45.14 | -25.0% |
| 2004 | 40.27 | -10.8% |
| 2005 | 55.42 | +37.6% |
| 2006 | 51.22 | -7.6% |
| 2007 | 60.21 | +17.6% |
| 2008 | 36.53 | -39.3% |
| 2009 | 51.51 | +41.0% |
| 2010 | 51.44 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 44.84 | -12.8% |
| 2012 | 28.59 | -36.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.49 | 0.38 | 8.64 | 3 |
| 1980s | 19.27 | 7.01 | 31.71 | 10 |
| 1990s | 29.52 | 16.61 | 46.47 | 10 |
| 2000s | 50.12 | 36.53 | 60.21 | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.62 | 28.59 | 51.44 | 3 |
More science & technology data for Östra Mellansverige
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 611.2 Thousand persons (2025)
- R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 23,700 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 80.2% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 338.96 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 92.4% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 94.8% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Östra Mellansverige?
- Patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Östra Mellansverige was 28.59 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Östra Mellansverige?
- The highest recorded value was 60.21 in 2007.
- What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Östra Mellansverige?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.38 in 1977.
- How does Östra Mellansverige rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region?
- Östra Mellansverige ranks 165th 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 Östra Mellansverige?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Östra Mellansverige 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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