This statistic shows the total adult correctional population in the United States from 2000 to 2016. In 2016, around 6.61 million Americans were either on probation, on parole, or incarcerated.
Total number of adult correctional population in the United States in from 2005 to 2016
This statistic shows the total adult correctional population in the United States from 2000 to 2016. In 2016, around 6.61 million Americans were either on probation, on parole, or incarcerated.
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| Number of people | |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 7,055,600 |
| 2006 | 7,199,600 |
| 2007 | 7,339,600 |
| 2008 | 7,312,600 |
| 2009 | 7,239,100 |
| 2010 | 7,089,000 |
| 2011 | 6,994,500 |
| 2012 | 6,949,800 |
| 2013 | 6,899,700 |
| 2014 | 6,856,900 |
| 2015 | 6,740,300 |
| 2016 | 6,613,500 |
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