The prison population is close to capacity

Prison population and capacity in England and Wales, thousands

95

Useable capacity

Maximum capacity*

Population

90

85

80

Crowded accommodation

75

Decent accommodation

70

2011

2015

2020

2024

95

Useable capacity

Maximum capacity*

Population

90

85

80

Crowded accommodation

75

Decent accommodation

70

2011

2015

2020

2024

95

Useable capacity

Maximum capacity*

Population

90

85

80

Crowded accommodation

75

Decent accommodation

70

2011

2015

2020

2024

95

Useable capacity

Maximum capacity*

Population

90

85

Crowded accommodation

80

75

Decent accommodation

70

2011

2015

2020

2024