Denmark vs Finland: Prisoners by legal status of the trial process

Denmark
995
in 2024
Finland
874
in 2024
Denmark rank
22nd
Finland rank
24th

Prisoners by legal status of the trial process over time

  • Denmark
  • Finland
5007501.0k1.2k1.5k200820162024

How they compare

Denmark currently reports 995 against 874 in Finland, a difference of 121.

That makes Denmark's figure about 1.1 times Finland's.

Across all 17 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 22nd and Finland ranks 24th of 36 countries.

Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Finland Difference Ahead
2000s 1,304 573.5 731 Denmark
2010s 1,189 592.7 596.2 Denmark
2020s 1,257 710 547 Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prisoners by legal status of the trial process, Denmark or Finland?
Denmark, at 995 against 874 in Finland as of 2024.
What is the difference in prisoners by legal status of the trial process between Denmark and Finland?
121, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Finland?
17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
How do Denmark and Finland rank globally for prisoners by legal status of the trial process?
Denmark ranks 22nd and Finland ranks 24th of 36 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Prisoners by legal status of the trial process. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Prisoners by legal status of the trial process
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
40 places, 642 data points, 2008–2024
Last refreshed