Germany vs Spain: Prison capacity and number of persons held
Germany
72,096
in 2024
Spain
73,956
in 2024
Germany rank
3rd
Spain rank
2nd
Prison capacity and number of persons held over time
- Germany
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 73,956 against 72,096 in Germany, a difference of 1,860.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2016 it was Germany ahead.
Germany ranks 3rd and Spain ranks 2nd of 37 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 73,646 | 64,181 | 9,464 | Germany |
| 2020s | 72,366 | 74,956 | 2,590 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prison capacity and number of persons held, Germany or Spain?
- Spain, at 73,956 against 72,096 in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prison capacity and number of persons held between Germany and Spain?
- 1,860, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Spain?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2024.
- How do Germany and Spain rank globally for prison capacity and number of persons held?
- Germany ranks 3rd and Spain ranks 2nd 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.