Iceland vs Malta: Prisoners by age and sex
Iceland
136
in 2024
Malta
697
in 2024
Iceland rank
47th
Malta rank
45th
Prisoners by age and sex over time
- Iceland
- Malta
How they compare
Malta currently reports 697 against 136 in Iceland, a difference of 561.
That makes Malta's figure about 5.1 times Iceland's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Malta has been ahead every year.
Iceland ranks 47th and Malta ranks 45th of 48 countries.
Malta has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Malta | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 144 | 578 | 434 | Malta |
| 2010s | 145.7 | 605.1 | 459.4 | Malta |
| 2020s | 139 | 681.2 | 542.2 | Malta |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prisoners by age and sex, Iceland or Malta?
- Malta, at 697 against 136 in Iceland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prisoners by age and sex between Iceland and Malta?
- 561, with Malta ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Malta?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
- How do Iceland and Malta rank globally for prisoners by age and sex?
- Iceland ranks 47th and Malta ranks 45th of 48 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Prisoners by age and sex. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.