Criminal Justice
Europe vs United States
The US has 4.2% of the world population but ~16% of the world's prisoners.
Key Numbers
US Incarceration Rate
541/100K
Highest among wealthy democracies
EU Average
111/100K
~5× lower than the US
US Prison Population
1.9M
More than any European country
Private Prisons (US)
$9B
Private prison industry revenue
Incarceration Rate per 100,000
Fair Context
The US has a strong jury trial tradition, extensive appellate courts, and the Innocence Project has exonerated hundreds through DNA evidence.