Estonia vs Ireland: Prison population
Estonia
3,466 Number
in 2007
Ireland
3,321 Number
in 2007
Estonia rank
24th
Ireland rank
27th
Prison population over time
- Estonia
- Ireland
How they compare
Estonia currently reports 3,466 Number against 3,321 Number in Ireland, a difference of 145 Number.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Estonia has been ahead every year.
Estonia ranks 24th and Ireland ranks 27th of 35 countries.
Estonia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,495 Number | 2,401 Number | 2,094 Number | Estonia |
| 2000s | 4,421 Number | 3,091 Number | 1,330 Number | Estonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prison population, Estonia or Ireland?
- Estonia, at 3,466 Number against 3,321 Number in Ireland as of 2007.
- What is the difference in prison population between Estonia and Ireland?
- 145 Number, with Estonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and Ireland?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2007.
- How do Estonia and Ireland rank globally for prison population?
- Estonia ranks 24th and Ireland ranks 27th of 35 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.