Prison population projections
The latest National Statistics on prison population projections.
Applies to England and Wales
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The latest National Statistics on prison population projections.
This annual release gives the projected monthly prison population in England and Wales. Sub-population estimates are presented alongside the effects of legislation, sentencing activity, and other factors relevant to the prison population.
The publication is released by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and produced in accordance with arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
If you have any comments on the methods used for prison projections, please contact us: [email protected].
Updates to this page
Published 7 November 2013Last updated 5 December 2024 + show all updates
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Prison Population Projections: 2024 to 2029 release
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Added link to latest publication.
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Added link to latest publication.
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Include link to 2021-2026 projections. Update contact email address.
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Updated with 2020-2026
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Prison population projections 2019 to 2024 published.
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Prison population projections from 2018 to 2023 published.
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Prison population projections 2017 to 2022 published.
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Prison population projections 2016 to 2021 added.
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New information added for 2015-2021.
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Consultation paper added on Prison Population Projections
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2014 to 2020 statistics added
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New release published on 7 November 2013
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First published.