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This is an alphabetical list of countries and some dependent territories and subnational areas which lays out the incarceration rate of each. [1] Prison population rates from World Prison Brief. See date on map.
Compare the number and rate of people in prison across the world by country. See the top 10 countries with the most and highest incarceration rates, as well as the challenges and costs of mass incarceration.
Compare the number of prisoners per 100,000 population in different countries as of January 2024. El Salvador tops the list with over 1,000 prisoners per 100,000, followed by Cuba, Rwanda, and Turkmenistan.
At the top of the list in incarceration rates in the world, per 100,000 population, interestingly is the United States, with a rate of 629. Following closely behind are Rwanda and Turkmenistan with rates of 580 and 576 respectively.
A comprehensive report on the number of prisoners held in 223 countries and territories as of October 2021. It shows the differences in the levels of imprisonment across the world and the impact of COVID-19 on prison populations.
The report provides the latest estimates and trends on prison population and prison conditions worldwide, based on data collected through the UN-CTS survey. It also focuses on rehabilitation, a key aspect of prison management and social reintegration, and presents a survey of prison administrations' strategies and practices.
The World Prison Brief is an online database providing free access to information on prison systems around the world. It is a unique resource, which supports evidence-based development of prison policy and practice globally.
