Guernsey vs Spain: Prison population rate
Guernsey
124
in 2026
Spain
121
in 2024
Guernsey rank
123rd
Spain rank
126th
Prison population rate over time
- Guernsey
- Spain
How they compare
Guernsey currently reports 124 against 121 in Spain, a difference of 3.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Spain ahead.
Guernsey ranks 123rd and Spain ranks 126th of 202 countries.
Guernsey has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guernsey | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 135.2 | 133.4 | 1.8 | Guernsey |
| 2010s | 147 | 144.2 | 2.8 | Guernsey |
| 2020s | 126.5 | 116.5 | 10 | Guernsey |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prison population rate, Guernsey or Spain?
- Guernsey, at 124 against 121 in Spain as of 2026.
- What is the difference in prison population rate between Guernsey and Spain?
- 3, with Guernsey ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guernsey and Spain?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Guernsey and Spain rank globally for prison population rate?
- Guernsey ranks 123rd and Spain ranks 126th of 202 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Prison population rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.