South Africa - Total prison population
| Date | Persons in detention | Rate in detention per 100.000 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 140,948 | 237.3 |
| 2020 | 154,437 | 262.6 |
| 2019 | 162,875 | 280.4 |
| 2018 | 164,129 | 286.2 |
| 2017 | 158,111 | 279.1 |
| 2016 | 161,984 | 287.1 |
| 2015 | 159,771 | 285.9 |
| 2014 | 154,648 | 282.6 |
| 2013 | 156,370 | 290.3 |
| 2012 | 158,165 | 297.6 |
| 2011 | 159,265 | 303.7 |
| 2010 | 163,312 | 315.4 |
| 2008 | 164,297 | 324.9 |
| 2005 | 157,402 | 321.1 |
| 2004 | 186,739 | 384.6 |
| 2003 | 180,952 | 376.2 |