Lithuania vs Switzerland: Prison capacity and number of persons held

Lithuania
6,682
in 2024
Switzerland
7,404
in 2024
Lithuania rank
19th
Switzerland rank
18th

Prison capacity and number of persons held over time

  • Lithuania
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 7,404 against 6,682 in Lithuania, a difference of 722.

That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.1 times Lithuania's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Lithuania ahead.

Lithuania ranks 19th and Switzerland ranks 18th of 37 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Lithuania averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Lithuania Switzerland Difference Ahead
2010s 8,344 7,383 961.5 Lithuania
2020s 7,024 7,318 294 Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prison capacity and number of persons held, Lithuania or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 7,404 against 6,682 in Lithuania as of 2024.
What is the difference in prison capacity and number of persons held between Lithuania and Switzerland?
722, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Lithuania and Switzerland?
11 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2024.
How do Lithuania and Switzerland rank globally for prison capacity and number of persons held?
Lithuania ranks 19th and Switzerland ranks 18th 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.

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Indicator
Prison capacity and number of persons held
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
40 places, 573 data points, 2008–2024
Last refreshed