Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Portugal
Portugal: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area was 6.9% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
6.9%
Change on year
up 4.5%
World rank
23rd
of 47 countries
All-time high
14.0%
in 2009
All-time low
6.5%
in 2018
Years of data
18
2004–2023
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Portugal, 2004–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 6.9% for crime, violence or vandalism in the area in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.5% on the previous year and down 48.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Portugal peaked at 14.0% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 6.5%, in 2018.
Portugal ranks 23rd of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 13.6% | — |
| 2005 | 13.8% | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 11.9% | -13.8% |
| 2007 | 12.6% | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 11.7% | -7.1% |
| 2009 | 14.0% | +19.7% |
| 2010 | 11.3% | -19.3% |
| 2011 | 10.1% | -10.6% |
| 2012 | 10.9% | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 13.3% | +22.0% |
| 2014 | 11.6% | -12.8% |
| 2015 | 10.5% | -9.5% |
| 2016 | 7.8% | -25.7% |
| 2017 | 7.9% | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 6.5% | -17.7% |
| 2019 | 6.7% | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 6.6% | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 6.9% | +4.5% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 6.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.8%, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 6.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.0%, 99% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.9% | 11.7% | 14.0% | 6 |
| 2010s | 9.7% | 6.5% | 13.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.8% | 6.6% | 6.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Portugal?
- Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Portugal was 6.9% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 14.0% in 2009.
- What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.5% in 2018.
- How does Portugal rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area?
- Portugal ranks 23rd out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
- Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Portugal 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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