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3. more meaningful list here:

Wed May 15, 2013, 11:15 PM

May 2013

Last edited Thu May 16, 2013, 12:54 AM - Edit history (1)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_incarceration_rate

Absolute number isn't really useful in comparing incarceration rates between countries; per capita is better (the USA is still number one, though!)

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I'll settle for, "We're Number One!" [View all] MrScorpio May 2013 OP

I'd be willing to bet the US number is actually underreported.... Wounded Bear May 2013 #1

prisoners kardonb May 2013 #4

Some statistics tell more than just the numbers. Bonobo May 2013 #2

more meaningful list here: Spider Jerusalem May 2013 #3

Huh? Spider Jerusalem May 2013 #6