Number of state prisoner fatalities U.S. 2001-2019

Published by Statista Research Department, Jul 5, 2024
In 2019, there were 3,853 state prisoner fatalities in the United States. This is a decrease from the previous year, when there were 4,137 state prisoner fatalities. All causes of death have been considered.

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Number of state prisoner fatalities in the United States from 2001 to 2019

CharacteristicNumber of fatalities
2019 3,853
2018 4,137
2017 3,954
2016 3,734
2015 3,708
2014 3,484
2013 3,478
2012 3,357
2011 3,351
2010 3,233
2009 3,417
2008 3,452
2007 3,389
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December 2021

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Survey time period

2001 to 2019

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