Poland vs Scotland (NUTS 2021): Prison population (1993-2007)

Poland
90,199
in 2007
Scotland (NUTS 2021)
7,376
in 2007
Poland rank
2nd
Scotland (NUTS 2021) rank
2nd

Prison population (1993-2007) over time

  • Poland
  • Scotland (NUTS 2021)
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How they compare

Poland currently reports 90,199 against 7,376 in Scotland (NUTS 2021), a difference of 82,823.

That makes Poland's figure about 12.2 times Scotland (NUTS 2021)'s.

Across all 15 years both countries report, Poland has been ahead every year.

Poland ranks 2nd and Scotland (NUTS 2021) ranks 2nd of 45 countries.

Poland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Scotland (NUTS 2021) Difference Ahead
1990s 59,739 5,843 53,896 Poland
2000s 80,861 6,663 74,198 Poland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prison population, Poland or Scotland (NUTS 2021)?
Poland, at 90,199 against 7,376 in Scotland (NUTS 2021) as of 2007.
What is the difference in prison population between Poland and Scotland (NUTS 2021)?
82,823, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Scotland (NUTS 2021)?
15 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2007.
How do Poland and Scotland (NUTS 2021) rank globally for prison population?
Poland ranks 2nd and Scotland (NUTS 2021) ranks 2nd 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.

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Indicator
Prison population (1993-2007)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
48 places, 661 data points, 1993–2007
Last refreshed