Maldives: Imprisonment rate

The latest value from 2017 is 425 prisoners per 100,000 people, an increase from 416 prisoners per 100,000 people in 2015. In comparison, the world average is 182 prisoners per 100,000 people, based on data from 146 countries. Historically, the average for the Maldives from 2004 to 2017 is 345 prisoners per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 250 prisoners per 100,000 people, was reached in 2010 while the maximum of 425 prisoners per 100,000 people was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Number of prisoners per 100,000 people.