Prison population rate in Lebanon
Lebanon: Prison population rate was 141 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2023. ▼ Falling
Prison population rate in Lebanon, 2000–2023
Source: Institute for Crime & Justice Policy Research (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in prisoners per 100,000 people.
Analysis
In 2023, prison population rate in Lebanon stood at 141 prisoners per 100,000 people.
The figure is up 43.9% on the previous year and up 54.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prison population rate in Lebanon peaked at 157 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2002 and was at its lowest, 91 prisoners per 100,000 people, in 2012.
That places Lebanon 112th out of 202 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Prison population rate in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | prisoners per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 129 prisoners per 100,000 people | — |
| 2002 | 157 prisoners per 100,000 people | +21.7% |
| 2004 | 134 prisoners per 100,000 people | -14.6% |
| 2006 | 128 prisoners per 100,000 people | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 98 prisoners per 100,000 people | -23.4% |
| 2010 | 102 prisoners per 100,000 people | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 91 prisoners per 100,000 people | -10.8% |
| 2014 | 95 prisoners per 100,000 people | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 92 prisoners per 100,000 people | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 98 prisoners per 100,000 people | +6.5% |
| 2023 | 141 prisoners per 100,000 people | +43.9% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 141 prisoners per 100,000 people is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 106 prisoners per 100,000 people, 1.3× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 141 prisoners per 100,000 people is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 160 prisoners per 100,000 people, 88% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 129.2 prisoners per 100,000 people | 98 prisoners per 100,000 people | 157 prisoners per 100,000 people | 5 |
| 2010s | 95 prisoners per 100,000 people | 91 prisoners per 100,000 people | 102 prisoners per 100,000 people | 4 |
| 2020s | 119.5 prisoners per 100,000 people | 98 prisoners per 100,000 people | 141 prisoners per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
- 109 Benin 144 prisoners per 100,000 people compare
- 110 Brunei 143 prisoners per 100,000 people compare
- 111 North Macedonia 142 prisoners per 100,000 people compare
- 113 Saudi Arabia 140 prisoners per 100,000 people compare
- 114 United Kingdom 139.33 prisoners per 100,000 people compare
- 115 Hong Kong 139 prisoners per 100,000 people compare
More population data for Lebanon
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3208 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2181 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3208 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4769 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 4,938 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -1.03 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5028 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.3% (2100)
- Population density 703.09 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 333,428 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prison population rate in Lebanon?
- Prison population rate in Lebanon was 141 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2023, according to Institute for Crime & Justice Policy Research (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest prison population rate recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 157 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2002.
- What is the lowest prison population rate recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 91 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2012.
- How does Lebanon rank for prison population rate?
- Lebanon ranks 112th out of 202 countries with data for 2023.
- Is prison population rate rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from Institute for Crime & Justice Policy Research (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Prison population rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Prison population (including pre-trial detainees and remand prisoners), per 100,000 population.