Prison Security and Incarceration Rates in Europe

Our analysis shows clear differences in the European prison landscape:

Turkey leads with an incarceration rate of 0.41%, while Liechtenstein represents the other extreme with 0.0151%. Germany is in the middle at 0.0689%, slightly above the European average. Fascinatingly, while Western Europe has lower rates, Balkan and Eastern European countries dominate the higher ranks.

There are also surprises when it comes to prison escapes: France and Austria stand out with high rates. The European prison system shows clear regional differences – and remains a challenge.