Prison population rate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Prison population rate was 140 in 2019. ▲ Rising
Latest (2019)
140
World rank
113th
of 202 countries
All-time high
176
in 2011
All-time low
116
in 2000
Years of data
7
1998–2019
Prison population rate in Saudi Arabia, 1998–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2019, prison population rate in Saudi Arabia stood at 140.
The figure is down 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prison population rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 176 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 116, in 2000.
Saudi Arabia ranks 113th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Prison population rate in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 120 | — |
| 2000 | 116 | -3.3% |
| 2002 | 131 | +12.9% |
| 2009 | 165 | +26.0% |
| 2011 | 176 | +6.7% |
| 2013 | 161 | -8.5% |
| 2019 | 140 | -13.0% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 140 is below the median for high income countries, which is 172.5, 81% of the median. (80 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 140 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 160, 88% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 120 | 120 | 120 | 1 |
| 2000s | 137.33 | 116 | 165 | 3 |
| 2010s | 159 | 140 | 176 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More population data for Saudi Arabia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.5774 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1019 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 48,374 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.2 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.5868 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.629 (2100)
- Population density 33.03 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 4.10 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prison population rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Prison population rate in Saudi Arabia was 140 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest prison population rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 176 in 2011.
- What is the lowest prison population rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 116 in 2000.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for prison population rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 113th out of 202 countries with data for 2019.
- Is prison population rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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