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The Top 5 Countries With the Most Prisons
| Country | Number of Prisons | As of the Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaysia | 26,294 | 2000 |
| 2 | Czech Republic | 21,265 | 2000 |
| 3 | Hong Kong | 10,593 | 2000 |
| 4 | Papua New Guinea | 9,474 | 2000 |
| 5 | United States | 1558 | 2000 |
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This list includes adult prisons and penal or correctional institutions, and does not include temporary jails or lock-ups.
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Top 5 Most, Crime & Punishment Statistics
Sources: Seventh United Nations Survey of Crime Trends and Operations of Criminal Justice Systems
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Sources: Seventh United Nations Survey of Crime Trends and Operations of Criminal Justice Systems
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