Belgium vs Bulgaria: Prison population (1993-2007)
Belgium
9,950
in 2007
Bulgaria
10,792
in 2007
Belgium rank
16th
Bulgaria rank
15th
Prison population (1993-2007) over time
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
How they compare
Bulgaria currently reports 10,792 against 9,950 in Belgium, a difference of 842.
That makes Bulgaria's figure about 1.1 times Belgium's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Bulgaria has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 16th and Bulgaria ranks 15th of 45 countries.
Bulgaria has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Bulgaria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7,732 | 10,059 | 2,327 | Bulgaria |
| 2000s | 9,156 | 10,368 | 1,213 | Bulgaria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prison population, Belgium or Bulgaria?
- Bulgaria, at 10,792 against 9,950 in Belgium as of 2007.
- What is the difference in prison population between Belgium and Bulgaria?
- 842, with Bulgaria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Bulgaria?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2007.
- How do Belgium and Bulgaria rank globally for prison population?
- Belgium ranks 16th and Bulgaria ranks 15th of 45 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Prison population (1993-2007). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.