Science & Technology in Scotland (NUTS 2021) 11 indicators covering science & technology for Scotland (NUTS 2021). IndicatorLatest Year10-yr change Rank Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 1,950 Thousand persons 2019 up 45.9% 35th Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 1,950 Thousand persons 2019 up 45.9% 32nd Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 1,950 Thousand persons 2019 up 45.9% 32nd R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 39,606 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 2018 up 44.8% 53rd Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 98.3% 2020 up 39.1% 36th Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 83.0% 2020 up 33.4% 27th Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 259.91 Number 2012 down 18.4% 114th Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 59.8% 2020 up 47.4% 161st Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 27.16 Number 2012 down 65.2% 171st High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 43.68 Number 2012 down 56.5% 113th Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 86.1% 2019 up 30.2% 62nd