Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Trøndelag
Trøndelag: Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region was 5.08 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Trøndelag, 1982–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Trøndelag is 5.08, measured in 2012.
That represents a change of up 34.0% on the previous year and down 38.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Trøndelag peaked at 10.37 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.44, in 1984.
Trøndelag ranks 629th 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 Trøndelag, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 2.19 | — |
| 1984 | 0.44 | -79.9% |
| 1985 | 0.5 | +13.6% |
| 1986 | 1.75 | +250.0% |
| 1987 | 0.88 | -49.7% |
| 1988 | 2.22 | +152.3% |
| 1989 | 2.03 | -8.6% |
| 1990 | 2.07 | +2.0% |
| 1991 | 2.71 | +30.9% |
| 1992 | 2.74 | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 1.28 | -53.3% |
| 1994 | 2.4 | +87.5% |
| 1995 | 2.62 | +9.2% |
| 1996 | 3.77 | +43.9% |
| 1997 | 3.95 | +4.8% |
| 1998 | 2.73 | -30.9% |
| 1999 | 4.39 | +60.8% |
| 2000 | 6.52 | +48.5% |
| 2001 | 2.17 | -66.7% |
| 2002 | 8.23 | +279.3% |
| 2003 | 8.51 | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 10.37 | +21.9% |
| 2005 | 5.63 | -45.7% |
| 2006 | 4.33 | -23.1% |
| 2007 | 4.64 | +7.2% |
| 2008 | 4.58 | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 9.74 | +112.7% |
| 2010 | 6.29 | -35.4% |
| 2011 | 3.79 | -39.7% |
| 2012 | 5.08 | +34.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.43 | 0.44 | 2.22 | 7 |
| 1990s | 2.87 | 1.28 | 4.39 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.47 | 2.17 | 10.37 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.05 | 3.79 | 6.29 | 3 |
More science & technology data for Trøndelag
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 170.2 Thousand persons (2025)
- R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 8,422 Full-time equivalent (FTE) (2023)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 98.9% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 81.2% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 62.65 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 91.1% (2021)
- Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 90.0% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Trøndelag?
- Patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Trøndelag was 5.08 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Trøndelag?
- The highest recorded value was 10.37 in 2004.
- What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Trøndelag?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.44 in 1984.
- How does Trøndelag rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region?
- Trøndelag ranks 629th 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 Trøndelag?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trøndelag 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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