Liechtenstein vs Malta: Prison capacity and number of persons held

Liechtenstein
22 Number
in 2024
Malta
810 Number
in 2024
Liechtenstein rank
46th
Malta rank
43rd

Prison capacity and number of persons held over time

  • Liechtenstein
  • Malta
02004006008001.0k200820162024

How they compare

Malta currently reports 810 Number against 22 Number in Liechtenstein, a difference of 788 Number.

That makes Malta's figure about 36.8 times Liechtenstein's.

Across all 17 years both countries report, Malta has been ahead every year.

Liechtenstein ranks 46th and Malta ranks 43rd of 46 countries.

Malta has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Liechtenstein Malta Difference Ahead
2000s 19 Number 531.5 Number 512.5 Number Malta
2010s 20.2 Number 690 Number 669.8 Number Malta
2020s 22 Number 923.6 Number 901.6 Number Malta

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prison capacity and number of persons held, Liechtenstein or Malta?
Malta, at 810 Number against 22 Number in Liechtenstein as of 2024.
What is the difference in prison capacity and number of persons held between Liechtenstein and Malta?
788 Number, with Malta ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Liechtenstein and Malta?
17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
How do Liechtenstein and Malta rank globally for prison capacity and number of persons held?
Liechtenstein ranks 46th and Malta ranks 43rd of 46 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Prison capacity and number of persons held
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
48 places, 703 data points, 2008–2024
Last refreshed