Prison population density in France 1990-2023

Published by S. Galan, Oct 28, 2024

In recent decades, the number of prisoners per 100 places has fluctuated in France. The year 1990 was the year with the highest density, with 124 prisoners per 100 places, whereas 2001 was the year with the lowest. In 2023, French prisons had an average of 119 prisoners per 100 operational places. Since the 1980s, the number of prisoners in France has increased steadily.

Prison population density in France between 1990 and 2023

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April 2024

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France

Survey time period

1990 to 2023

Supplementary notes

As of January 1st for each year.

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