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Prisons: 84,951 Inmates as of July 1, a New Record

On 1 July 2025, a new record of overcrowding in French prisons was beaten with 84,951 prisoners counted for 62,509 places available. The situation is particularly deteriorated in prisons where the number of detainees compared to its operational capacity is 167%. The defendants, awaiting trial, are nevertheless presumed innocent.

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On 1 July 2025, a new record of overcrowding in French prisons was beaten with 84,951 prisoners counted for 62,509 places available. The situation is particularly deteriorated in prisons where the number of detainees compared to its operational capacity is 167%. The defendants, awaiting trial, are nevertheless presumed innocent.

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The number of prisoners in French prisons was 84,951 on 1 July 2025, according to the Ministry of the Interior in its last report. This is an unprecedented level. - A record number of detainees in France on 1 July (Police, justice and other facts).

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While prison density peaks at 135.9% on average, 29 institutions now exceed 200% of the population.

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France is among the worst pupils in Europe in terms of prison overcrowding, third behind Slovenia and Cyprus, according to a study published in July 2025 by the Council of Europe.

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France is among the worst pupils in Europe in terms of prison overcrowding, third behind Cyprus and Romania.

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Le Figaro broke the news in Paris, France on Friday, August 1, 2025.
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