Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Finland
Finland: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area was 11.5% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
11.5%
Change on year
up 64.3%
World rank
12th
of 47 countries
All-time high
17.3%
in 2005
All-time low
6.2%
in 2017
Years of data
18
2004–2023
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Finland, 2004–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
Finland recorded 11.5% for crime, violence or vandalism in the area in 2023.
The figure is up 64.3% on the previous year and up 27.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Finland peaked at 17.3% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 6.2%, in 2017.
That places Finland 12th out of 47 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Finland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 16.8% | — |
| 2005 | 17.3% | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 15.3% | -11.6% |
| 2007 | 12.9% | -15.7% |
| 2008 | 13.1% | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 13.7% | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 8.7% | -36.5% |
| 2011 | 8.3% | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 8.6% | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 9.0% | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 7.0% | -22.2% |
| 2015 | 7.3% | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 6.5% | -11.0% |
| 2017 | 6.2% | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 7.0% | +12.9% |
| 2019 | 6.4% | -8.6% |
| 2020 | 7.0% | +9.4% |
| 2023 | 11.5% | +64.3% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 11.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.8%, 1.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Finland's 11.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.0%, 1.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.8% | 12.9% | 17.3% | 6 |
| 2010s | 7.5% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.2% | 7.0% | 11.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Finland
- 9 Belgium 12.4% compare
- 10 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 12.3% compare
- 11 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 11.8% compare
- 13 Germany 10.7% compare
- 13 Türkiye 10.7% compare
- 15 Cyprus 9.6% compare
- 15 Ireland 9.6% compare
More reference data data for Finland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2998 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1241 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1748 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6733 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6503 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9518 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Finland?
- Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Finland was 11.5% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 17.3% in 2005.
- What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.2% in 2017.
- How does Finland rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area?
- Finland ranks 12th out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
- Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Crime, violence or vandalism in the area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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