Saudi Arabia vs Zambia: Prison population rate
Saudi Arabia
140 prisoners per 100,000 people
in 2019
Zambia
137 prisoners per 100,000 people
in 2024
Saudi Arabia rank
113th
Zambia rank
116th
Prison population rate over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Zambia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 140 prisoners per 100,000 people against 137 prisoners per 100,000 people in Zambia, a difference of 3 prisoners per 100,000 people.
Saudi Arabia ranks 113th and Zambia ranks 116th of 202 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 1 and Zambia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 120 prisoners per 100,000 people | 146 prisoners per 100,000 people | 26 prisoners per 100,000 people | Zambia |
| 2000s | 123.5 prisoners per 100,000 people | 119.5 prisoners per 100,000 people | 4 prisoners per 100,000 people | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prison population rate, Saudi Arabia or Zambia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 140 prisoners per 100,000 people against 137 prisoners per 100,000 people in Zambia as of 2019.
- What is the difference in prison population rate between Saudi Arabia and Zambia?
- 3 prisoners per 100,000 people, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Zambia rank globally for prison population rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 113th and Zambia ranks 116th 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
Prison population (including pre-trial detainees and remand prisoners), per 100,000 population.