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

Denmark
995
in 2024
Norway
752
in 2024
Denmark rank
22nd
Norway rank
25th

Prisoners by legal status of the trial process over time

  • Denmark
  • Norway
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How they compare

Denmark currently reports 995 against 752 in Norway, a difference of 243.

That makes Denmark's figure about 1.3 times Norway's.

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

Denmark ranks 22nd and Norway ranks 25th of 36 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Norway Difference Ahead
2000s 1,304 587.5 717 Denmark
2010s 1,189 943.5 245.4 Denmark
2020s 1,257 733.4 523.6 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 Norway?
Denmark, at 995 against 752 in Norway as of 2024.
What is the difference in prisoners by legal status of the trial process between Denmark and Norway?
243, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Norway?
17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
How do Denmark and Norway rank globally for prisoners by legal status of the trial process?
Denmark ranks 22nd and Norway ranks 25th 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