Justice chain · figures
Justice chain in numbers
How long from asylum to enforced verdict? What share of the prison population are foreign citizens? What is recidivism per group? All with primary sources.
Sources: Prison Service annual report, BRÅ recidivism statistics, Migration Agency.
How we measurePrison data →
Prison population — total and foreign citizens
| Year | Total in prison | Of which foreign citizens | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 800 | 1 200 | 25 % |
| 2014 | 4 400 | 1 230 | 28 % |
| 2018 | 4 250 | 1 275 | 30 % |
| 2022 | 4 380 | 1 360 | 31 % |
| 2024 | 4 960 | 1 590 | 32 % |
Recidivism within 3 years, per group
Share (%) registered for a new crime within 3 years of release. BRÅ open data.
| Group | Recidivism 3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Native-born, two native parents | 34 % |
| Second generation, two foreign-born parents | 47 % |
| First generation, other | 39 % |
| First generation, MENA/Africa | 51 % |
Throughput time — median days
How long does each step take?
| Step | Median days |
|---|---|
| Asylum application → first decision Migration Agency | 245 |
| Appeal → migration court | 380 |
| Migration Court of Appeal (if granted) | 420 |
| Decision → enforced departure (average) | 720 |