Iceland vs Malta: Prisoners by legal status of the trial process

Iceland
58
in 2024
Malta
266
in 2024
Iceland rank
35th
Malta rank
32nd

Prisoners by legal status of the trial process over time

  • Iceland
  • Malta
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How they compare

Malta currently reports 266 against 58 in Iceland, a difference of 208.

That makes Malta's figure about 4.6 times Iceland's.

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

Iceland ranks 35th and Malta ranks 32nd of 36 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 19.5 181.5 162 Malta
2010s 17 179.6 162.6 Malta
2020s 38.4 241.4 203 Malta

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prisoners by legal status of the trial process, Iceland or Malta?
Malta, at 266 against 58 in Iceland as of 2024.
What is the difference in prisoners by legal status of the trial process between Iceland and Malta?
208, 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 legal status of the trial process?
Iceland ranks 35th and Malta ranks 32nd 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