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Prisoners detained as a share of official prison capacity

Occupancy level is measured relative to the country's stated official capacity. Values greater than 100% indicate that the number of prisoners exceeds the official capacity of prisons.

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21 Jan 2026
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17 Sept 2026
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Institute for Crime & Justice Policy Research (2026)

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