England and Wales vs Germany: Prison population
England and Wales
79,734
in 2007
Germany
73,319
in 2007
England and Wales rank
1st
Germany rank
3rd
Prison population over time
- England and Wales
- Germany
How they compare
England and Wales currently reports 79,734 against 73,319 in Germany, a difference of 6,415.
That makes England and Wales's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Germany ahead.
England and Wales ranks 1st and Germany ranks 3rd of 3 regions.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | England and Wales | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 56,447 | 64,724 | 8,277 | Germany |
| 2000s | 73,249 | 75,500 | 2,251 | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prison population, England and Wales or Germany?
- England and Wales, at 79,734 against 73,319 in Germany as of 2007.
- What is the difference in prison population between England and Wales and Germany?
- 6,415, with England and Wales ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for England and Wales and Germany?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2007.
- How do England and Wales and Germany rank globally for prison population?
- England and Wales ranks 1st and Germany ranks 3rd of 3 regions.
- 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.