Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Zeeland
Zeeland: Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region was 4.13 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region in Zeeland, 1977–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2012, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Zeeland stood at 4.13.
That represents a change of up 33.2% on the previous year and up 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Zeeland peaked at 13.46 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.25, in 1998.
Zeeland ranks 688th 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 Zeeland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 2 | — |
| 1978 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 1982 | 1.17 | +17.0% |
| 1985 | 2.67 | +128.2% |
| 1986 | 1 | -62.5% |
| 1987 | 1.17 | +17.0% |
| 1988 | 3.5 | +199.1% |
| 1989 | 3.02 | -13.7% |
| 1990 | 1 | -66.9% |
| 1991 | 0.9 | -10.0% |
| 1992 | 0.38 | -57.8% |
| 1993 | 2 | +426.3% |
| 1994 | 3.66 | +83.0% |
| 1995 | 1.07 | -70.8% |
| 1996 | 3.59 | +235.5% |
| 1997 | 3.67 | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 0.25 | -93.2% |
| 1999 | 3.77 | +1408.0% |
| 2000 | 6.82 | +80.9% |
| 2001 | 2.37 | -65.2% |
| 2002 | 4.05 | +70.9% |
| 2003 | 5.9 | +45.7% |
| 2004 | 4.33 | -26.6% |
| 2005 | 2.96 | -31.6% |
| 2006 | 6.92 | +133.8% |
| 2007 | 6.68 | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 13.46 | +101.5% |
| 2009 | 3.53 | -73.8% |
| 2010 | 1.5 | -57.5% |
| 2011 | 3.1 | +106.7% |
| 2012 | 4.13 | +33.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1980s | 2.09 | 1 | 3.5 | 6 |
| 1990s | 2.03 | 0.25 | 3.77 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.7 | 2.37 | 13.46 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.91 | 1.5 | 4.13 | 3 |
More science & technology data for Zeeland
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 122.2 Thousand persons (2025)
- R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 761.4 Full-time equivalent (FTE) (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 100.0% (2025)
- Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 91.4% (2025)
- Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 21.48 Number (2012)
- Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 90.9% (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 Zeeland?
- Patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region in Zeeland was 4.13 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Zeeland?
- The highest recorded value was 13.46 in 2008.
- What is the lowest patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region recorded in Zeeland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.25 in 1998.
- How does Zeeland rank for patent applications to the epo by priority year by nuts 3 region?
- Zeeland ranks 688th 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 Zeeland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zeeland 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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