Macao vs Samoa: Prison population rate
Macao
185
in 2025
Samoa
179
in 2019
Macao rank
85th
Samoa rank
88th
Prison population rate over time
- Macao
- Samoa
How they compare
Macao currently reports 185 against 179 in Samoa, a difference of 6.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Macao ahead.
Macao ranks 85th and Samoa ranks 88th of 202 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Macao averaged higher in 1 and Samoa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Macao | Samoa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 190.5 | 115.5 | 75 | Macao |
| 2010s | 189 | 250 | 61 | Samoa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prison population rate, Macao or Samoa?
- Macao, at 185 against 179 in Samoa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in prison population rate between Macao and Samoa?
- 6, with Macao ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Macao and Samoa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2014.
- How do Macao and Samoa rank globally for prison population rate?
- Macao ranks 85th and Samoa ranks 88th 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.