Rwanda: Imprisonment rate

The latest value from 2017 is 500 prisoners per 100,000 people, an increase from 468 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 Rwanda from 2005 to 2017 is 563 prisoners per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 468 prisoners per 100,000 people, was reached in 2015 while the maximum of 744 prisoners per 100,000 people was recorded in 2005. 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.