Prison population per 100,000 in Nauru in 2023 — 345 per 100k. Ranked 5 in the world out of 34. Since 2003, the indicator has risen by 475%.
2003–2023 · per 100,000 people
| Year | per 100k | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 345 | — | — |
| 2012 | 260 | — | — |
| 2009 | 370 | — | — |
| 2005 | 30 | — | — |
| 2003 | 60 | — | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
Palau
367
Nauru
345
The number of persons held in correctional institutions and pretrial detention facilities per 100,000 people. The indicator covers both the convicted and those under investigation — in a number of countries the second group makes up more than half. UNODC data, collected from national prison services.
Important: The indicator does not measure the level of crime. A high value is just as likely to reflect harsh judicial practice as an actual crime problem.
Source: UNODC Crime Statistics, license UN data: free to use with attribution.