2024 Q1-Q2: Zimbabwe's prison population decreased from 24,068 to 20,997 inmates.
Zimbabwe's prison population decreased from 24,068 to 20,997 inmates between the first and second quarters of 2024, as reported by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat). The population includes 20,347 males and 650 females, with 23.5% on remand. The national imprisonment rate is 135 per 100,000 people. In the second quarter, 18,009 prisoners were discharged, primarily due to amnesty, parole, and community service.
September 27, 2024
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