Prison population in Italy
Italy: Prison population was 48,693 Number in 2007. ▬ Flat
Prison population in Italy, 1993–2007
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
Italy recorded 48,693 Number 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 Number in 2005 and was at its lowest, 39,005 Number, in 2006.
Italy ranks 7th of 43 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Prison population in Italy, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 51,231 Number | — |
| 1994 | 52,041 Number | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 49,102 Number | -5.6% |
| 1996 | 48,747 Number | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 50,527 Number | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 49,173 Number | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 52,870 Number | +7.5% |
| 2000 | 54,039 Number | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 55,751 Number | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 55,670 Number | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 54,237 Number | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 56,068 Number | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 59,523 Number | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 39,005 Number | -34.5% |
| 2007 | 48,693 Number | +24.8% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 48,693 Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,770 Number, 6.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Italy's 48,693 Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 7,770 Number, 6.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Prison population 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 Number | 39,005 Number |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50,527 Number | 48,747 Number | 52,870 Number | 7 |
| 2000s | 52,873 Number | 39,005 Number | 59,523 Number | 8 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More population data for Italy
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5615 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.26 million people (2100)
- Population density 119.63 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3246 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.3544 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prison population in Italy?
- Prison population in Italy was 48,693 Number in 2007, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest prison population recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 59,523 Number in 2005.
- What is the lowest prison population recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 39,005 Number in 2006.
- How does Italy rank for prison population?
- Italy ranks 7th out of 43 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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