Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area was 6.6% in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
6.6%
Change on year
up 20.0%
World rank
26th
of 47 countries
All-time high
7.3%
in 2013
All-time low
4.2%
in 2017
Years of data
12
2010–2023

Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in North Macedonia, 2010–2023

024682010201620232010: 7 Percentage2011: 6.9 Percentage2012: 4.9 Percentage2013: 7.3 Percentage2014: 5.7 Percentage2015: 5.7 Percentage2016: 4.8 Percentage2017: 4.2 Percentage2018: 5.3 Percentage2019: 6.5 Percentage2020: 5.5 Percentage2023: 6.6 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

North Macedonia recorded 6.6% for crime, violence or vandalism in the area in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.0% on the previous year and down 9.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area in North Macedonia peaked at 7.3% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 4.2%, in 2017.

North Macedonia ranks 26th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.

Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in North Macedonia, year by year

Annual values for Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in North Macedonia, 2010 to 2023.
Year Percentage Change
2010 7.0% —
2011 6.9% -1.4%
2012 4.9% -29.0%
2013 7.3% +49.0%
2014 5.7% -21.9%
2015 5.7% +0.0%
2016 4.8% -15.8%
2017 4.2% -12.5%
2018 5.3% +26.2%
2019 6.5% +22.6%
2020 5.5% -15.4%
2023 6.6% +20.0%

North Macedonia compared with similar countries

  • North Macedonia's 6.6% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.8%, 96% of the median. (34 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 5.8% 4.2% 7.3% 10
2020s 6.0% 5.5% 6.6% 2

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

  1. 23 Portugal 6.9% compare
  2. 24 Slovenia 6.8% compare
  3. 24 Slovenia 6.8% compare
  4. 26 Czechia 6.6% compare
  5. 28 Italy 6.4% compare
  6. 29 Denmark 6.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area in North Macedonia?
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in North Macedonia was 6.6% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 7.3% in 2013.
What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in North Macedonia?
The lowest recorded value was 4.2% in 2017.
How does North Macedonia rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area?
North Macedonia ranks 26th out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area rising or falling in North Macedonia?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this North Macedonia 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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Indicator
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
52 places, 815 data points, 2003–2023
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