This statistic shows the number of prisoners under jurisdiction of federal or state correctional authorities from 1990 to 2016. Around 1.51 million people imprisoned in the United States in 2016, compared to 1.39 million in the year 2000.
Number of prisoners under jurisdiction of federal or state correctional authorities from 1990 to 2016 (in 1,000)
This statistic shows the number of prisoners under jurisdiction of federal or state correctional authorities from 1990 to 2016. Around 1.51 million people imprisoned in the United States in 2016, compared to 1.39 million in the year 2000.
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| Number of prisoners in 1,000 | |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,505.4 |
| 2015 | 1,526.6 |
| 2014 | 1,562.32 |
| 2013 | 1,576.95 |
| 2012 | 1,570.4 |
| 2011 | 1,598.97 |
| 2010 | 1,613.8 |
| 2009 | 1,615.49 |
| 2008 | 1,608.28 |
| 2007 | 1,596.84 |
| 2006 | 1,568.67 |
| 2005 | 1,525.91 |
| 2004 | 1,497.1 |
| 2003 | 1,468.6 |
| 2002 | 1,440.14 |
| 2001 | 1,404.03 |
| 2000 | 1,394.23 |
| 1990 | 773.92 |
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