Guernsey vs Jamaica: Prison population rate

Guernsey
124 prisoners per 100,000 people
in 2026
Jamaica
124 prisoners per 100,000 people
in 2023
Guernsey rank
123rd
Jamaica rank
123rd

Prison population rate over time

  • Guernsey
  • Jamaica
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How they compare

Guernsey currently reports 124 prisoners per 100,000 people against 124 prisoners per 100,000 people in Jamaica, a difference of 0 prisoners per 100,000 people.

Guernsey ranks 123rd and Jamaica ranks 123rd of 202 countries.

Guernsey has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prison population rate, Guernsey or Jamaica?
Guernsey, at 124 prisoners per 100,000 people against 124 prisoners per 100,000 people in Jamaica as of 2026.
What is the difference in prison population rate between Guernsey and Jamaica?
0 prisoners per 100,000 people, with Guernsey ahead.
How do Guernsey and Jamaica rank globally for prison population rate?
Guernsey ranks 123rd and Jamaica ranks 123rd of 202 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Institute for Crime & Justice Policy Research (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Prison population rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Prison population rate
Unit
prisoners per 100,000 people
Source
Institute for Crime & Justice Policy Research (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
202 places, 2,155 data points, 1993–2026
Last refreshed

Prison population (including pre-trial detainees and remand prisoners), per 100,000 population.