Latvia vs Norway: Prisoners by citizenship

Latvia
3,505
in 2024
Norway
3,359
in 2024
Latvia rank
32nd
Norway rank
34th

Prisoners by citizenship over time

  • Latvia
  • Norway
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How they compare

Latvia currently reports 3,505 against 3,359 in Norway, a difference of 146.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 17 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Latvia ahead.

Latvia ranks 32nd and Norway ranks 34th of 48 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 2 and Norway in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Latvia Norway Difference Ahead
2000s 6,802 3,408 3,393 Latvia
2010s 4,869 3,922 947.4 Latvia
2020s 3,258 3,532 274 Norway

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prisoners by citizenship, Latvia or Norway?
Latvia, at 3,505 against 3,359 in Norway as of 2024.
What is the difference in prisoners by citizenship between Latvia and Norway?
146, with Latvia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Norway?
17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
How do Latvia and Norway rank globally for prisoners by citizenship?
Latvia ranks 32nd and Norway ranks 34th of 48 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Prisoners by citizenship. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Prisoners by citizenship
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
51 places, 808 data points, 2008–2024
Last refreshed