Prison population (1993-2007) in Italy
Italy: Prison population (1993-2007) was 48,693 in 2007. ▬ Flat
Prison population in Italy, 1993–2007
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Italy recorded 48,693 for prison population in 2007.
The figure is up 24.8% on the previous year and down 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prison population in Italy peaked at 59,523 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 39,005, in 2006.
Italy ranks 7th of 45 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Prison population (1993-2007) in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 51,231 | — |
| 1994 | 52,041 | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 49,102 | -5.6% |
| 1996 | 48,747 | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 50,527 | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 49,173 | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 52,870 | +7.5% |
| 2000 | 54,039 | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 55,751 | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 55,670 | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 54,237 | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 56,068 | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 59,523 | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 39,005 | -34.5% |
| 2007 | 48,693 | +24.8% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 48,693 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,770, 6.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Italy's 48,693 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7,770, 6.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Prison population (1993-2007) in Italy changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | -34.5% | 59,523 | 39,005 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50,527 | 48,747 | 52,870 | 7 |
| 2000s | 52,873 | 39,005 | 59,523 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More population data for Italy
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7397 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5615 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 52,250 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.3544 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3246 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.676 (2100)
- Population density 119.63 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.26 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prison population in Italy?
- Prison population in Italy was 48,693 in 2007, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest prison population recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 59,523 in 2005.
- What is the lowest prison population recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 39,005 in 2006.
- How does Italy rank for prison population?
- Italy ranks 7th out of 45 countries with data for 2007.
- Is prison population rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy 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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