Suriname vs Zambia: Prison population rate
Suriname
134 prisoners per 100,000 people
in 2023
Zambia
137 prisoners per 100,000 people
in 2024
Suriname rank
118th
Zambia rank
116th
Prison population rate over time
- Suriname
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 137 prisoners per 100,000 people against 134 prisoners per 100,000 people in Suriname, a difference of 3 prisoners per 100,000 people.
Suriname ranks 118th and Zambia ranks 116th of 202 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Suriname averaged higher in 1 and Zambia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Suriname | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 120 prisoners per 100,000 people | 146 prisoners per 100,000 people | 26 prisoners per 100,000 people | Zambia |
| 2000s | 165 prisoners per 100,000 people | 120 prisoners per 100,000 people | 45 prisoners per 100,000 people | Suriname |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prison population rate, Suriname or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 137 prisoners per 100,000 people against 134 prisoners per 100,000 people in Suriname as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prison population rate between Suriname and Zambia?
- 3 prisoners per 100,000 people, with Zambia ahead.
- How do Suriname and Zambia rank globally for prison population rate?
- Suriname ranks 118th 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.