Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Portugal
Portugal: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation was 10.2% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Portugal, 2004–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
In 2023, crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Portugal stood at 10.2%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.2% on the previous year and down 46.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Portugal peaked at 23.8% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 8.7%, in 2020.
That places Portugal 29th out of 44 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 by degree of urbanisation in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 22.9% | — |
| 2005 | 23.8% | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 21.3% | -10.5% |
| 2007 | 21.5% | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 19.3% | -10.2% |
| 2009 | 23.6% | +22.3% |
| 2010 | 18.9% | -19.9% |
| 2011 | 17.8% | -5.8% |
| 2012 | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 19.1% | +13.0% |
| 2014 | 16.0% | -16.2% |
| 2015 | 14.3% | -10.6% |
| 2016 | 10.7% | -25.2% |
| 2017 | 11.1% | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 9.3% | -16.2% |
| 2019 | 9.0% | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 8.7% | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 10.2% | +17.2% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 10.2% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.3%, 90% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 10.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 11.3%, 90% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.1% | 19.3% | 23.8% | 6 |
| 2010s | 14.3% | 9.0% | 19.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.4% | 8.7% | 10.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More urban development data for Portugal
- Population in the largest city 45.6% (2025)
- Population density 115.47 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 8.77 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.4037 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 4.36 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual 0.427 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 47.22 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 3.03 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 1.7 Tonnes (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Portugal?
- Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Portugal was 10.2% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 23.8% in 2005.
- What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.7% in 2020.
- How does Portugal rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation?
- Portugal ranks 29th out of 44 countries with data for 2023.
- Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.6%. 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 by degree of urbanisation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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