Portugal vs Romania: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation

Portugal
10.2%
in 2023
Romania
6.8%
in 2023
Portugal rank
29th
Romania rank
32nd

Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation over time

  • Portugal
  • Romania
510152025200420132023

How they compare

Portugal currently reports 10.2% against 6.8% in Romania, a difference of 3.4%.

That makes Portugal's figure about 1.5 times Romania's.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Portugal ahead.

Portugal ranks 29th and Romania ranks 32nd of 44 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Portugal Romania Difference Ahead
2000s 21.5% 20.8% 0.7% Portugal
2010s 14.3% 17.9% 3.6% Romania
2020s 9.4% 8.9% 0.5% Portugal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation, Portugal or Romania?
Portugal, at 10.2% against 6.8% in Romania as of 2023.
What is the difference in crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation between Portugal and Romania?
3.4%, with Portugal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and Romania?
15 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do Portugal and Romania rank globally for crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation?
Portugal ranks 29th and Romania ranks 32nd of 44 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
49 places, 780 data points, 2003–2023
Last refreshed