Malta vs Portugal: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area

Malta
7.4
in 2023
Portugal
6.9
in 2023
Malta rank
17th
Portugal rank
20th

Crime, violence or vandalism in the area over time

  • Malta
  • Portugal
051015200420132023

How they compare

Malta currently reports 7.4 against 6.9 in Portugal, a difference of 0.5.

That makes Malta's figure about 1.1 times Portugal's.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 17 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Portugal ahead.

Malta ranks 17th and Portugal ranks 20th of 37 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Malta averaged higher in 2 and Portugal in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malta Portugal Difference Ahead
2000s 11.3 12.8 1.5 Portugal
2010s 11.83 9.66 2.17 Malta
2020s 9.4 6.75 2.65 Malta

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher crime, violence or vandalism in the area, Malta or Portugal?
Malta, at 7.4 against 6.9 in Portugal as of 2023.
What is the difference in crime, violence or vandalism in the area between Malta and Portugal?
0.5, with Malta ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malta and Portugal?
17 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
How do Malta and Portugal rank globally for crime, violence or vandalism in the area?
Malta ranks 17th and Portugal ranks 20th of 37 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Crime, violence or vandalism in the area. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 670 data points, 2003–2023
Last refreshed