Germany vs Spain: Prisoners by offence category and sex

Germany
3,280 Number
in 2024
Spain
3,545 Number
in 2024
Germany rank
7th
Spain rank
6th

Prisoners by offence category and sex over time

  • Germany
  • Spain
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 3,545 Number against 3,280 Number in Germany, a difference of 265 Number.

That makes Spain's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 7th and Spain ranks 6th of 33 countries.

Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Spain Difference Ahead
2010s 3,504 Number 3,807 Number 302.43 Number Spain
2020s 3,314 Number 3,476 Number 161.8 Number Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prisoners by offence category and sex, Germany or Spain?
Spain, at 3,545 Number against 3,280 Number in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in prisoners by offence category and sex between Germany and Spain?
265 Number, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Spain?
12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
How do Germany and Spain rank globally for prisoners by offence category and sex?
Germany ranks 7th and Spain ranks 6th of 33 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Prisoners by offence category and sex. 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 offence category and sex
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
36 places, 512 data points, 2008–2024
Last refreshed