Prison population rate in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: Prison population rate was 110 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2014. ▲ Rising
Prison population rate in Tuvalu, 2000–2014
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
The most recent figure for prison population rate in Tuvalu is 110 prisoners per 100,000 people, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of down 8.3% on the previous year and up 57.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prison population rate in Tuvalu peaked at 120 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2012 and was at its lowest, 30 prisoners per 100,000 people, in 2007.
Tuvalu ranks 140th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 55.67 prisoners per 100,000 people | 30 prisoners per 100,000 people | 70 prisoners per 100,000 people | 3 |
| 2010s | 103.33 prisoners per 100,000 people | 80 prisoners per 100,000 people | 120 prisoners per 100,000 people | 3 |
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More population data for Tuvalu
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 765 people (2100)
- Population density 409.67 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 3.17 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 3.17 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 3.17 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 1.4% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 3.21 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. GDP per capita 3.21 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prison population rate in Tuvalu?
- Prison population rate in Tuvalu was 110 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2014, 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 Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 120 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2012.
- What is the lowest prison population rate recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was 30 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2007.
- How does Tuvalu rank for prison population rate?
- Tuvalu ranks 140th out of 202 countries with data for 2014.
- Is prison population rate rising or falling in Tuvalu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tuvalu 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.