Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Región de Murcia
Región de Murcia: Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region was 6.35 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Región de Murcia, 1991–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2012, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Región de Murcia stood at 6.35.
The figure is up 16.7% on the previous year and up 208.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Región de Murcia peaked at 12.12 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.22, in 1996.
Región de Murcia ranks 550th of 1501 regions on this measure, 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 Región de Murcia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.33 | — |
| 1992 | 2 | +50.4% |
| 1993 | 1.13 | -43.5% |
| 1994 | 1 | -11.5% |
| 1995 | 1.5 | +50.0% |
| 1996 | 0.22 | -85.3% |
| 1997 | 0.75 | +240.9% |
| 1998 | 2.5 | +233.3% |
| 1999 | 3.5 | +40.0% |
| 2000 | 4.37 | +24.9% |
| 2001 | 1.38 | -68.4% |
| 2002 | 2.06 | +49.3% |
| 2003 | 2.83 | +37.4% |
| 2004 | 3 | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 4.08 | +36.0% |
| 2006 | 2.55 | -37.5% |
| 2007 | 12.12 | +375.3% |
| 2008 | 2.2 | -81.8% |
| 2009 | 8.62 | +291.8% |
| 2010 | 10.52 | +22.0% |
| 2011 | 5.44 | -48.3% |
| 2012 | 6.35 | +16.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.55 | 0.22 | 3.5 | 9 |
| 2000s | 4.32 | 1.38 | 12.12 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.44 | 5.44 | 10.52 | 3 |
More science & technology data for Región de Murcia
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 384.5 Thousand persons (2025)
- R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 7,346 Full-time equivalent (FTE) (2023)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 94.7% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 54.4% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 29.39 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 65.0% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 83.6% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Región de Murcia?
- Patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Región de Murcia was 6.35 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Región de Murcia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.12 in 2007.
- What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Región de Murcia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.22 in 1996.
- How does Región de Murcia rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region?
- Región de Murcia ranks 550th 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 Región de Murcia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 208.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Región de Murcia 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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