Science & Technology in İstanbul 10 indicators covering science & technology for İstanbul. IndicatorLatest Year10-yr change Rank Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 3,620 Thousand persons 2025 up 61.8% 9th Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 3,620 Thousand persons 2025 up 61.8% 9th Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 3,620 Thousand persons 2025 up 61.8% 9th Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 96.0% 2025 up 57.6% 78th Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 53.7% 2025 up 277.2% 203rd Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 174.11 Number 2012 up 467.9% 172nd Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 72.4% 2021 up 114.4% 94th Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 84.33 Number 2012 up 877.2% 59th High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 12.92 Number 2012 up 634.1% 268th Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 83.4% 2019 up 291.9% 89th