Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in West- und Südsteiermark
West- und Südsteiermark: Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region was 1.86 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in West- und Südsteiermark, 1978–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in West- und Südsteiermark is 1.86, measured in 2012.
That represents a change of down 62.9% on the previous year and up 272.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in West- und Südsteiermark peaked at 6.75 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 0.33, in 1978.
West- und Südsteiermark ranks 962nd 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 West- und Südsteiermark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0.33 | — |
| 1979 | 1 | +203.0% |
| 1982 | 5 | +400.0% |
| 1983 | 6.75 | +35.0% |
| 1984 | 4.67 | -30.8% |
| 1985 | 0.75 | -83.9% |
| 1986 | 1 | +33.3% |
| 1987 | 5.5 | +450.0% |
| 1988 | 2.1 | -61.8% |
| 1989 | 3 | +42.9% |
| 1990 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 1.44 | -52.0% |
| 1992 | 1 | -30.6% |
| 1993 | 3.14 | +214.0% |
| 1994 | 3 | -4.5% |
| 1995 | 2 | -33.3% |
| 1996 | 1.5 | -25.0% |
| 1997 | 1.42 | -5.3% |
| 1998 | 3.08 | +116.9% |
| 1999 | 2.12 | -31.2% |
| 2000 | 1.75 | -17.5% |
| 2001 | 3.1 | +77.1% |
| 2002 | 0.5 | -83.9% |
| 2003 | 3.92 | +684.0% |
| 2004 | 2 | -49.0% |
| 2005 | 3.33 | +66.5% |
| 2006 | 3.33 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.6 | +8.1% |
| 2008 | 2.33 | -35.3% |
| 2009 | 1.18 | -49.4% |
| 2010 | 5.37 | +355.1% |
| 2011 | 5.02 | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 1.86 | -62.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.665 | 0.33 | 1 | 2 |
| 1980s | 3.6 | 0.75 | 6.75 | 8 |
| 1990s | 2.17 | 1 | 3.14 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.5 | 0.5 | 3.92 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.08 | 1.86 | 5.37 | 3 |
More science & technology data for West- und Südsteiermark
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 28.67 Number (2012)
Frequently asked questions
- What is patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in West- und Südsteiermark?
- Patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in West- und Südsteiermark was 1.86 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in West- und Südsteiermark?
- The highest recorded value was 6.75 in 1983.
- What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in West- und Südsteiermark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.33 in 1978.
- How does West- und Südsteiermark rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region?
- West- und Südsteiermark ranks 962nd 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 West- und Südsteiermark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 272.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this West- und Südsteiermark 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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