Prison Population in Italy

Prison population reached 48,693 in 2007 in Italy, according to Eurostat. This is 24.8% more than in the previous year.

Historically, Prison Population in Italy reached an all time high of 59,523 in 2005 and an all time low of 39,005 in 2006.

Italy has been ranked 6th within the group of 34 countries we follow in terms of Prison Population.