Science & Technology in Border, Midland and Western (NUTS 2013)
9 indicators covering science & technology for Border, Midland and Western (NUTS 2013).
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS | 278 Thousand persons | 2011 | up 124.6% | 324th |
| R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS | 6,959 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2017 | up 86.4% | 240th |
| Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities | 72.8% | 2017 | up 52.0% | 297th |
| Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for | 39.2% | 2017 | up 29.2% | 265th |
| Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region | 67.73 Number | 2012 | up 6.2% | 374th |
| Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public | 49.8% | 2017 | up 28.8% | 191st |
| Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region | 20.78 Number | 2012 | down 30.6% | 216th |
| High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 | 15 Number | 2012 | up 56.1% | 242nd |
| Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work | 69.3% | 2017 | up 43.9% | 196th |