Prison population rate in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Prison population rate was 145 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
145 prisoners per 100,000 people
World rank
108th
of 202 countries
All-time high
157 prisoners per 100,000 people
in 2006
All-time low
102 prisoners per 100,000 people
in 2008
Years of data
5
2006–2024
Prison population rate in Tajikistan, 2006–2024
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
Tajikistan recorded 145 prisoners per 100,000 people for prison population rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 19.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prison population rate in Tajikistan peaked at 157 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2006 and was at its lowest, 102 prisoners per 100,000 people, in 2008.
Tajikistan ranks 108th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Prison population rate in Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | prisoners per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 157 prisoners per 100,000 people | — |
| 2008 | 102 prisoners per 100,000 people | -35.0% |
| 2010 | 121 prisoners per 100,000 people | +18.6% |
| 2020 | 118 prisoners per 100,000 people | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 145 prisoners per 100,000 people | +22.9% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's 145 prisoners per 100,000 people is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 106 prisoners per 100,000 people, 1.4× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's 145 prisoners per 100,000 people is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 121 prisoners per 100,000 people, 1.2× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 129.5 prisoners per 100,000 people | 102 prisoners per 100,000 people | 157 prisoners per 100,000 people | 2 |
| 2010s | 121 prisoners per 100,000 people | 121 prisoners per 100,000 people | 121 prisoners per 100,000 people | 1 |
| 2020s | 131.5 prisoners per 100,000 people | 118 prisoners per 100,000 people | 145 prisoners per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
- 105 Uganda 150 prisoners per 100,000 people compare
- 105 Zimbabwe 150 prisoners per 100,000 people compare
- 107 Slovakia 149 prisoners per 100,000 people compare
- 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
More population data for Tajikistan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0347 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.37 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0347 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1306 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 15,201 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.61 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.785 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 145.56 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.14 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prison population rate in Tajikistan?
- Prison population rate in Tajikistan was 145 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 Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 157 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2006.
- What is the lowest prison population rate recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 102 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2008.
- How does Tajikistan rank for prison population rate?
- Tajikistan ranks 108th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is prison population rate rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Tajikistan 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.