Democratic Republic of the Congo

Number Of Prisoners

27

per 1000 people

Global Ranking

184

184

184

Guinea-Bissau32

187

188

Republic of the Congo28

189

Democratic Republic of the Congo27

190

191

192

Central African Republic16

193

Faroe Islands12

194

Africa Ranking

42

43

43

Guinea-Bissau32

45

46

Republic of the Congo28

47

Democratic Republic of the Congo27

48

49

50

Central African Republic16

News

Protect Women and Girls in DR Congo’s Prisons
Human Rights WatchFriday, September 20, 2024
As Sexual Violence Surges in Goma, DR Congo, US Aid Remains Crucial
Just SecurityWednesday, February 12, 2025
More than 100 killed in failed Congo jail break at overcrowded prison
The Washington PostTuesday, September 3, 2024
Coronavirus Updates: Covid News: Moderna Applies to F.D.A. for Full Vaccine Authorization (Published 2021)
The New York TimesSaturday, May 24, 2025
Fact check: Trump litters Oval Office interview with false claims
CNNThursday, January 23, 2025
The World's Most Overcrowded Prison Systems
StatistaWednesday, September 4, 2024
World Report 2025: Democratic Republic of Congo
Human Rights WatchSaturday, January 25, 2025
Goma jailbreak: More than 100 women raped and burned alive in DR Congo, UN says
BBCWednesday, February 5, 2025
Alabama jails more people per capita than every country except one, report finds
AL.comWednesday, July 31, 2024
Philippines: Humane approach to incarceration relieves chronic prison overcrowding
UN NewsSunday, July 14, 2024

Definition of Number Of Prisoners

Number of prisoners per 100,000 people.

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