Prison population (1993-2007) in Switzerland
Switzerland: Prison population (1993-2007) was 5,715 in 2007. ▬ Flat
Latest (2007)
5,715
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
27th
of 45 countries
All-time high
6,137
in 2005
All-time low
4,937
in 2002
Years of data
15
1993–2007
Prison population in Switzerland, 1993–2007
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 5,715 for prison population in 2007.
The figure is down 2.9% on the previous year and up 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prison population in Switzerland peaked at 6,137 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 4,937, in 2002.
Switzerland ranks 27th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Prison population (1993-2007) in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5,627 | — |
| 1994 | 5,676 | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 5,655 | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 5,479 | -3.1% |
| 1997 | 5,428 | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 5,648 | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 5,818 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 5,666 | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 5,161 | -8.9% |
| 2002 | 4,937 | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 5,214 | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 5,977 | +14.6% |
| 2005 | 6,137 | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 5,888 | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 5,715 | -2.9% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 5,715 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,770, 74% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 5,715 is below the median for high income countries, which is 7,770, 74% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,619 | 5,428 | 5,818 | 7 |
| 2000s | 5,587 | 4,937 | 6,137 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More population data for Switzerland
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.0595 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,754 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4828 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1371 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.046 (2100)
- Population density 230.99 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 392,499 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prison population in Switzerland?
- Prison population in Switzerland was 5,715 in 2007, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest prison population recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 6,137 in 2005.
- What is the lowest prison population recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,937 in 2002.
- How does Switzerland rank for prison population?
- Switzerland ranks 27th out of 45 countries with data for 2007.
- Is prison population rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Switzerland 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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