United Kingdom vs Zambia: Prison population rate
United Kingdom
139.33
in 2025
Zambia
137
in 2024
United Kingdom rank
114th
Zambia rank
116th
Prison population rate over time
- United Kingdom
- Zambia
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 139.33 against 137 in Zambia, a difference of 2.33.
Across all 8 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
United Kingdom ranks 114th and Zambia ranks 116th of 202 countries.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 133.58 | 119.67 | 13.91 | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 144.14 | 116.75 | 27.39 | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 130.64 | 109 | 21.64 | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prison population rate, United Kingdom or Zambia?
- United Kingdom, at 139.33 against 137 in Zambia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in prison population rate between United Kingdom and Zambia?
- 2.33, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom and Zambia?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do United Kingdom and Zambia rank globally for prison population rate?
- United Kingdom ranks 114th and Zambia ranks 116th 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.