The four Nordic countries Sweden, Iceland, Norway, and Denmark had the highest rate of reported sexual violence in Europe in 2020. More than 200 cases per 100,000 inhabitant were reported in Sweden. Please note that reporting varies from country to country, and the willingness of victims to come forward can vary across regions and cultures, therefore a comparison between the countries should be taken with caution.
Rate of reported sexual violence in Europe in 2020, by country
(per 100,000 inhabitants)
Police-recorded offences by crime such as : homicide, assault, kidnapping,sexual violence, rape, sexual assault, robbery, burglary, burglary of private residential premises, theft, theft of a motorized land vehicle and drug crimes.
Supplementary notes
The figures from 2008 onwards for police-recorded offences are based on the joint Eurostat-UNODC data collection. It is available at country level for European Union Member States, EFTA countries, EU Candidate countries, and EU Potential Candidates.
Numbers unavailable for the United Kingdom, North Macedonia, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo.
Please note that the numbers should be taken with caution, as counting and reporting vary from country to country.
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