Niger: Imprisonment rate
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| Niger |
Number of prisoners per 100,000 people |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 43 |
| Year | 2015 |
| Measure | prisoners per 100,000 people |
| Data availability | 2002 - 2015 |
| Average | 44 |
| Min - Max | 33 - 53 |
| Source | The UN office on drugs and crime |
The latest value from 2015 is 43 prisoners per 100,000 people, an increase from 39 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 162 prisoners per 100,000 people, based on data from 122 countries. Historically, the average for Niger from 2002 to 2015 is 44 prisoners per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 33 prisoners per 100,000 people, was reached in 2010 while the maximum of 53 prisoners per 100,000 people was recorded in 2006.
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Definition: Number of prisoners per 100,000 people.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imprisonment rate | 43 | 2015 | prisoners per 100,000 people |
| Homicide rate | 4.4 | 2012 | homicides per 100,000 people |