Denmark vs Ireland: Prison capacity and number of persons held
Denmark
4,127
in 2024
Ireland
4,577
in 2024
Denmark rank
23rd
Ireland rank
21st
Prison capacity and number of persons held over time
- Denmark
- Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 4,577 against 4,127 in Denmark, a difference of 450.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Denmark's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Denmark ahead.
Denmark ranks 23rd and Ireland ranks 21st of 37 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,914 | 4,367 | 453.25 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 4,142 | 4,460 | 317.8 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prison capacity and number of persons held, Denmark or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 4,577 against 4,127 in Denmark as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prison capacity and number of persons held between Denmark and Ireland?
- 450, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ireland?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2024.
- How do Denmark and Ireland rank globally for prison capacity and number of persons held?
- Denmark ranks 23rd and Ireland ranks 21st of 37 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Prison capacity and number of persons held. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.