Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Övre Norrland
Övre Norrland: Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region was 6.72 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Övre Norrland, 1979–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Övre Norrland is 6.72, measured in 2012.
That represents a change of up 357.1% on the previous year and down 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Övre Norrland peaked at 11.92 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.2, in 1979.
That places Övre Norrland 526th 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 Övre Norrland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 0.2 | — |
| 1980 | 1.5 | +650.0% |
| 1981 | 2.96 | +97.3% |
| 1982 | 3.87 | +30.7% |
| 1983 | 1.33 | -65.6% |
| 1984 | 1.68 | +26.3% |
| 1985 | 2.29 | +36.3% |
| 1986 | 3.83 | +67.2% |
| 1987 | 1.19 | -68.9% |
| 1988 | 7.73 | +549.6% |
| 1989 | 6.24 | -19.3% |
| 1990 | 6.41 | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 3.32 | -48.2% |
| 1992 | 1.9 | -42.8% |
| 1993 | 6.22 | +227.4% |
| 1994 | 2.46 | -60.5% |
| 1995 | 4.63 | +88.2% |
| 1996 | 4.58 | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 8.1 | +76.9% |
| 1998 | 8.52 | +5.2% |
| 1999 | 10.32 | +21.1% |
| 2000 | 10.61 | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 11.92 | +12.3% |
| 2002 | 9.33 | -21.7% |
| 2003 | 4.04 | -56.7% |
| 2004 | 7.76 | +92.1% |
| 2005 | 6.61 | -14.8% |
| 2006 | 10.47 | +58.4% |
| 2007 | 5.59 | -46.6% |
| 2008 | 6.85 | +22.5% |
| 2009 | 5.95 | -13.1% |
| 2010 | 5.72 | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 1.47 | -74.3% |
| 2012 | 6.72 | +357.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1 |
| 1980s | 3.26 | 1.19 | 7.73 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.65 | 1.9 | 10.32 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.91 | 4.04 | 11.92 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.64 | 1.47 | 6.72 | 3 |
More science & technology data for Övre Norrland
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 182 Thousand persons (2025)
- R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 4,047 Full-time equivalent (FTE) (2023)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 97.8% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 81.4% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 47.28 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 87.0% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 95.5% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Övre Norrland?
- Patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Övre Norrland was 6.72 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Övre Norrland?
- The highest recorded value was 11.92 in 2001.
- What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Övre Norrland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2 in 1979.
- How does Övre Norrland rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region?
- Övre Norrland ranks 526th 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 Övre Norrland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Övre Norrland 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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