Belgium vs Portugal: Suspects and offenders by sex

Belgium
193,852
in 2024
Portugal
165,240
in 2024
Belgium rank
10th
Portugal rank
12th

Suspects and offenders by sex over time

  • Belgium
  • Portugal
0100.0k200.0k300.0k200820162024

How they compare

Belgium currently reports 193,852 against 165,240 in Portugal, a difference of 28,612.

That makes Belgium's figure about 1.2 times Portugal's.

Across all 16 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 10th and Portugal ranks 12th of 35 countries.

Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Portugal Difference Ahead
2000s 271,482 232,274 39,208 Belgium
2010s 245,794 187,564 58,230 Belgium
2020s 230,542 154,309 76,233 Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher suspects and offenders by sex, Belgium or Portugal?
Belgium, at 193,852 against 165,240 in Portugal as of 2024.
What is the difference in suspects and offenders by sex between Belgium and Portugal?
28,612, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Portugal?
16 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
How do Belgium and Portugal rank globally for suspects and offenders by sex?
Belgium ranks 10th and Portugal ranks 12th of 35 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Suspects and offenders by sex. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Suspects and offenders by sex
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
36 places, 565 data points, 2008–2024
Last refreshed