Prison population in Switzerland
Switzerland: Prison population was 5,715 Number in 2007. ▬ Flat
Latest (2007)
5,715 Number
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
26th
of 43 countries
All-time high
6,137 Number
in 2005
All-time low
4,937 Number
in 2002
Years of data
15
1993–2007
Prison population in Switzerland, 1993–2007
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 5,715 Number 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 Number in 2005 and was at its lowest, 4,937 Number, in 2002.
Switzerland ranks 26th of 43 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Prison population in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5,627 Number | — |
| 1994 | 5,676 Number | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 5,655 Number | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 5,479 Number | -3.1% |
| 1997 | 5,428 Number | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 5,648 Number | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 5,818 Number | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 5,666 Number | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 5,161 Number | -8.9% |
| 2002 | 4,937 Number | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 5,214 Number | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 5,977 Number | +14.6% |
| 2005 | 6,137 Number | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 5,888 Number | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 5,715 Number | -2.9% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 5,715 Number is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,770 Number, 74% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 5,715 Number is below the median for high income countries, which is 7,770 Number, 74% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,619 Number | 5,428 Number | 5,818 Number | 7 |
| 2000s | 5,587 Number | 4,937 Number | 6,137 Number | 8 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More population data for Switzerland
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 392,499 people (2100)
- Population density 230.99 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1371 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4828 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prison population in Switzerland?
- Prison population in Switzerland was 5,715 Number in 2007, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest prison population recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 6,137 Number in 2005.
- What is the lowest prison population recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,937 Number in 2002.
- How does Switzerland rank for prison population?
- Switzerland ranks 26th out of 43 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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