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Botswana Prison Population Statistics
Understanding Botswana's Prison Population
Comprehensive data and analysis on incarceration rates in Botswana.

Botswana Prison System
As of December 15, 2022, Botswana's prison population stood at 3,971, encompassing both convicted individuals and pre-trial detainees. This translates to a prison population rate of 161 per 100,000 inhabitants, calculated based on an estimated national population of 2.46 million at the time. Sources: Botswana Ministry of Defence and Security, United Nations.
Key Figures
Total Prison Population: 3,971; Incarceration Rate: 161 per 100,000
Data Sources
Botswana Ministry of Defence and Security and United Nations
Further Research
Explore additional resources from the Botswana Ministry of Defence and Security and the United Nations for a more in-depth understanding.
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