Definition

The indicator shown here considers the total prison population, including pre-trial detainees and remand prisoners, per 100 000 of national population. This information has been collected by the International Centre for Prison Studies since 1992, every 3 years or so. It should be noted that not everyone in prison has been found guilty of a crime, due to the inclusion of those awaiting trial or adjudication.

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