Prison population in Iceland

Iceland: Prison population was 115 Number in 2007. ▲ Rising

Latest (2007)
115 Number
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
42nd
of 43 countries
All-time high
119 Number
in 2005
All-time low
78 Number
in 2000
Years of data
8
2000–2007

Prison population in Iceland, 2000–2007

02550751001252000200320072000: 78 Number2001: 110 Number2002: 107 Number2003: 112 Number2004: 115 Number2005: 119 Number2006: 119 Number2007: 115 Number

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.

Analysis

The most recent figure for prison population in Iceland is 115 Number, measured in 2007.

That represents a change of down 3.4% on the previous year and up 47.4% over ten years.

Iceland ranks 42nd of 43 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Prison population in Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Prison population (1993-2007) in Iceland, 2000 to 2007.
Year Number Change
2000 78 Number
2001 110 Number +41.0%
2002 107 Number -2.7%
2003 112 Number +4.7%
2004 115 Number +2.7%
2005 119 Number +3.5%
2006 119 Number +0.0%
2007 115 Number -3.4%

Iceland compared with similar countries

  • Iceland's 115 Number is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,770 Number, 1% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
  • Iceland's 115 Number is below the median for high income countries, which is 7,770 Number, 1% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 39 Luxembourg 666 Number compare
  2. 40 Cyprus 646 Number compare
  3. 41 Malta 382 Number compare
  4. 43 Liechtenstein 38 Number compare

See the full ranking of 46 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is prison population in Iceland?
Prison population in Iceland was 115 Number in 2007, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest prison population recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 119 Number in 2005.
What is the lowest prison population recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 78 Number in 2000.
How does Iceland rank for prison population?
Iceland ranks 42nd out of 43 countries with data for 2007.
Is prison population rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 47.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Prison population (1993-2007). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Prison population (1993-2007)
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
46 places, 641 data points, 1993–2007
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