Science & Technology in North West (UK) (NUTS 2021) 11 indicators covering science & technology for North West (UK) (NUTS 2021). IndicatorLatest Year10-yr change Rank Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 2,161 Thousand persons 2019 up 40.8% 26th Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 2,161 Thousand persons 2019 up 40.8% 23rd Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 2,161 Thousand persons 2019 up 40.8% 23rd R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 39,071 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 2018 up 19.0% 56th Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 95.5% 2020 up 20.5% 88th Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 76.8% 2020 up 32.8% 57th Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 277.33 Number 2012 down 40.3% 107th Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 58.1% 2020 up 55.6% 166th Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 60.29 Number 2012 down 42.4% 79th High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 31.6 Number 2012 down 38.0% 151st Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 90.8% 2019 up 38.3% 28th