Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation was 10.6% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in North Macedonia, 2010–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
In 2023, crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in North Macedonia stood at 10.6%. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 35.9% on the previous year and up 8.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in North Macedonia peaked at 10.6% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 6.0%, in 2017.
That places North Macedonia 26th out of 44 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.2% | — |
| 2011 | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 9.5% | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 6.0% | -36.8% |
| 2018 | 8.6% | +43.3% |
| 2019 | 7.1% | -17.4% |
| 2020 | 7.8% | +9.9% |
| 2023 | 10.6% | +35.9% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 10.6% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.3%, 94% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8.5% | 6.0% | 10.2% | 6 |
| 2020s | 9.2% | 7.8% | 10.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More urban development data for North Macedonia
- Population in the largest city 54.2% (2025)
- Population density 72.47 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 21.81 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in largest city 620,825 (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 0.5 Tonnes (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 25.09 Hectares (2020)
- Establishments, bedrooms and bed-places in tourist accommodation, by 509 Number (2024)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 100.0% (2017)
- Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by degree of 2.18 million Number (2024)
- Dollar value of all resources made available to strengthen 2.38 million (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in North Macedonia?
- Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in North Macedonia was 10.6% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 10.6% in 2023.
- What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.0% in 2017.
- How does North Macedonia rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation?
- North Macedonia ranks 26th out of 44 countries with data for 2023.
- Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.2%. 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 by degree of urbanisation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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