Science & Technology in Wales (NUTS 2021) 11 indicators covering science & technology for Wales (NUTS 2021). IndicatorLatest Year10-yr change Rank Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 925.5 Thousand persons 2019 up 38.8% 105th Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 925.5 Thousand persons 2019 up 38.8% 71st Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 925.5 Thousand persons 2019 up 38.8% 71st R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 14,249 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 2018 up 33.1% 155th Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 95.6% 2020 up 21.0% 86th Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 83.7% 2020 up 40.3% 23rd Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 109.04 Number 2012 down 6.2% 249th Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 48.8% 2020 up 57.7% 195th Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 11.57 Number 2012 down 55.1% 356th High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 26.36 Number 2012 up 1.3% 177th Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 81.1% 2019 up 40.1% 107th