Prison population rate in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Prison population rate was 91 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
91 prisoners per 100,000 people
World rank
153rd
of 202 countries
All-time high
160 prisoners per 100,000 people
in 2006
All-time low
85 prisoners per 100,000 people
in 2002
Years of data
12
2000–2024
Prison population rate in Luxembourg, 2000–2024
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 2024, prison population rate in Luxembourg stood at 91 prisoners per 100,000 people.
That represents a change of down 22.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prison population rate in Luxembourg peaked at 160 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2006 and was at its lowest, 85 prisoners per 100,000 people, in 2002.
That places Luxembourg 153rd out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
Prison population rate in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | prisoners per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 90 prisoners per 100,000 people | — |
| 2002 | 85 prisoners per 100,000 people | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 131 prisoners per 100,000 people | +54.1% |
| 2006 | 160 prisoners per 100,000 people | +22.1% |
| 2008 | 137 prisoners per 100,000 people | -14.4% |
| 2010 | 136 prisoners per 100,000 people | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 124 prisoners per 100,000 people | -8.8% |
| 2014 | 118 prisoners per 100,000 people | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 121 prisoners per 100,000 people | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 107 prisoners per 100,000 people | -11.6% |
| 2020 | 87 prisoners per 100,000 people | -18.7% |
| 2024 | 91 prisoners per 100,000 people | +4.6% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 91 prisoners per 100,000 people is below the median for high income countries, which is 172.5 prisoners per 100,000 people, 53% of the median. (80 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 91 prisoners per 100,000 people is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 121 prisoners per 100,000 people, 75% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 120.6 prisoners per 100,000 people | 85 prisoners per 100,000 people | 160 prisoners per 100,000 people | 5 |
| 2010s | 121.2 prisoners per 100,000 people | 107 prisoners per 100,000 people | 136 prisoners per 100,000 people | 5 |
| 2020s | 89 prisoners per 100,000 people | 87 prisoners per 100,000 people | 91 prisoners per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
- 150 Cote d'Ivoire 94 prisoners per 100,000 people compare
- 151 Nepal 93 prisoners per 100,000 people compare
- 152 Sweden 92 prisoners per 100,000 people compare
- 154 Burundi 90 prisoners per 100,000 people compare
- 154 Canada 90 prisoners per 100,000 people compare
- 156 Armenia 83 prisoners per 100,000 people compare
More population data for Luxembourg
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2377 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2169 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2377 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2412 % change on previous year (2100)
- Demographic balances and indicators by type of projection and NUTS 3 0.0556 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 781.91 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.7954 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Population density 290.54 people per km² (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prison population rate in Luxembourg?
- Prison population rate in Luxembourg was 91 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2024, 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 Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 160 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2006.
- What is the lowest prison population rate recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 85 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2002.
- How does Luxembourg rank for prison population rate?
- Luxembourg ranks 153rd out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is prison population rate rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Luxembourg 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.