Prison Population in the United Kingdom
The prison population in the United Kingdom has grown significantly over the long term. Since 1900, the prison population in England and Wales has quadrupled, rising from just over 17,400 to around 87,300 in 2024, which is the highest level recorded during this period. Long-Term Growth in England and Wales Although the adult population of […]
Global Prison Population: What the Numbers Say (People Behind Bars)
Prison population statistics are usually presented in two different ways: Both measures matter. A country can have a high incarceration rate but a small total prison population if the country is small. Another country can have a moderate rate but still hold a very large number of people because its overall population is huge. What […]