France vs Romania: Prison capacity and number of persons held
France
62,385
in 2024
Romania
20,795
in 2024
France rank
4th
Romania rank
6th
Prison capacity and number of persons held over time
- France
- Romania
How they compare
France currently reports 62,385 against 20,795 in Romania, a difference of 41,590.
That makes France's figure about 3.0 times Romania's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 4th and Romania ranks 6th of 37 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Romania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 53,492 | 34,130 | 19,363 | France |
| 2010s | 58,414 | 26,091 | 32,323 | France |
| 2020s | 61,234 | 20,452 | 40,782 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prison capacity and number of persons held, France or Romania?
- France, at 62,385 against 20,795 in Romania as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prison capacity and number of persons held between France and Romania?
- 41,590, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Romania?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
- How do France and Romania rank globally for prison capacity and number of persons held?
- France ranks 4th and Romania ranks 6th 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.