Tonga: Imprisonment rate

The latest value from 2014 is 167 prisoners per 100,000 people, an increase from 151 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 180 prisoners per 100,000 people, based on data from 160 countries. Historically, the average for Tonga from 2004 to 2014 is 133 prisoners per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 84 prisoners per 100,000 people, was reached in 2007 while the maximum of 167 prisoners per 100,000 people was recorded in 2014. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Number of prisoners per 100,000 people.