Prison population rate in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein: Prison population rate was 20 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
20
World rank
201st
of 202 countries
All-time high
74
in 1999
All-time low
19
in 2004
Years of data
12
1999–2024
Prison population rate in Liechtenstein, 1999–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Liechtenstein recorded 20 for prison population rate in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prison population rate in Liechtenstein peaked at 74 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 19, in 2004.
Liechtenstein ranks 201st of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
Prison population rate in Liechtenstein, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 74 | — |
| 2002 | 50 | -32.4% |
| 2004 | 19 | -62.0% |
| 2006 | 28 | +47.4% |
| 2008 | 28 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 39 | +39.3% |
| 2012 | 22 | -43.6% |
| 2014 | 21 | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 27 | +28.6% |
| 2018 | 31 | +14.8% |
| 2020 | 31 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 20 | -35.5% |
Liechtenstein compared with similar countries
- Liechtenstein's 20 is below the median for high income countries, which is 172.5, 12% of the median. (80 countries reporting)
- Liechtenstein's 20 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 121, 17% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 74 | 74 | 74 | 1 |
| 2000s | 31.25 | 19 | 50 | 4 |
| 2010s | 28 | 21 | 39 | 5 |
| 2020s | 25.5 | 20 | 31 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Liechtenstein
More population data for Liechtenstein
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2635 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0241 % change on previous year (2100)
- Demographic balances and indicators by type of projection and NUTS 3 -0.1965 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 42.29 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.421 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2162 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.009 (2100)
- Population density 272.58 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prison population rate in Liechtenstein?
- Prison population rate in Liechtenstein was 20 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest prison population rate recorded in Liechtenstein?
- The highest recorded value was 74 in 1999.
- What is the lowest prison population rate recorded in Liechtenstein?
- The lowest recorded value was 19 in 2004.
- How does Liechtenstein rank for prison population rate?
- Liechtenstein ranks 201st out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is prison population rate rising or falling in Liechtenstein?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Liechtenstein data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Prison population rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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