South Africa - Total prison population
| Date | Juveniles held | Persons in detention | Rate in detention per 100.000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10 | 144,938 | 232.4 |
| 2021 | 140,948 | 229.2 | |
| 2020 | 154,437 | 255.0 | |
| 2019 | 162,875 | 273.3 | |
| 2018 | 164,129 | 280.0 | |
| 2017 | 158,111 | 274.3 | |
| 2016 | 161,984 | 282.9 | |
| 2015 | 159,771 | 281.7 | |
| 2014 | 154,648 | 278.2 | |
| 2013 | 156,370 | 286.0 | |
| 2012 | 158,165 | 294.1 | |
| 2011 | 159,265 | 300.5 | |
| 2010 | 163,312 | 312.0 | |
| 2008 | 164,297 | 321.4 | |
| 2005 | 157,402 | 318.0 | |
| 2004 | 186,739 | 381.2 | |
| 2003 | 180,952 | 373.1 |