United Kingdom vs Vietnam: Prison population rate
United Kingdom
139.33
in 2025
Vietnam
135
in 2022
United Kingdom rank
114th
Vietnam rank
117th
Prison population rate over time
- United Kingdom
- Vietnam
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 139.33 against 135 in Vietnam, a difference of 4.33.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2012 it was United Kingdom ahead.
United Kingdom ranks 114th and Vietnam ranks 117th of 202 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, United Kingdom averaged higher in 1 and Vietnam in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 144.61 | 142.75 | 1.86 | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 131.63 | 135 | 3.37 | Vietnam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prison population rate, United Kingdom or Vietnam?
- United Kingdom, at 139.33 against 135 in Vietnam as of 2025.
- What is the difference in prison population rate between United Kingdom and Vietnam?
- 4.33, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom and Vietnam?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2022.
- How do United Kingdom and Vietnam rank globally for prison population rate?
- United Kingdom ranks 114th and Vietnam ranks 117th 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.