Violent deaths, 2023
In 2023 there were 412 violent deaths, which is a decrease of 15.2%, compared to the previous year.
In 2023 there were 412 violent deaths, which is a decrease ofby 15.2%, compared to the previous year. Violent deaths account for 2.0% of the total number of deaths.
The structure of violent deaths by sex in 2023, as inan previous years, shows higher male participation with 72.8%.
In total number of violent deaths, the “accidents” have the highest participation with 69.9 %, followed by ,,suicides’’ with 25.2% and ,,homicides’’ with 4.9%.
In the category “accidents”, the group ”other external causes of accidental injury” was predominant with 45.4% of the total number of violent deaths.
In the category “suicides”, the group “hanging, strangulation and suffocation” were most frequent with 10.6% of the total number of violent deaths.
In the category “homicides”, the group ,,assault by other and unspecified firearm discharge “ participates with 2.9% of the total number of violent deaths.
Key takeaway
In 2023:
- The number of violent deaths, decreased by 15.2%, compared to 2022
- Structure by sex: 72.8% are male and 27.2% are female
- In total number of violent deaths, the “accidents” have the highest participation with 69.9%, followed by ,suicides’ with 25.2% and ,homicides’ with 4.9%
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