Vietnam vs Zambia: Prison population rate
Vietnam
135 prisoners per 100,000 people
in 2022
Zambia
137 prisoners per 100,000 people
in 2024
Vietnam rank
117th
Zambia rank
116th
Prison population rate over time
- Vietnam
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 137 prisoners per 100,000 people against 135 prisoners per 100,000 people in Vietnam, a difference of 2 prisoners per 100,000 people.
Vietnam ranks 117th and Zambia ranks 116th of 202 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Vietnam averaged higher in 1 and Zambia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Vietnam | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 104 prisoners per 100,000 people | 124 prisoners per 100,000 people | 20 prisoners per 100,000 people | Zambia |
| 2010s | 142.67 prisoners per 100,000 people | 113 prisoners per 100,000 people | 29.67 prisoners per 100,000 people | Vietnam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prison population rate, Vietnam or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 137 prisoners per 100,000 people against 135 prisoners per 100,000 people in Vietnam as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prison population rate between Vietnam and Zambia?
- 2 prisoners per 100,000 people, with Zambia ahead.
- How do Vietnam and Zambia rank globally for prison population rate?
- Vietnam ranks 117th 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.