The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
| Indicator name |
Incarceration rate |
|---|---|
| Target |
No specific target |
| Indicator description |
The adult incarceration rate represents the average number of adults in custody per day for every 100,000 individuals in the adult population (18 years and older). It includes adults in sentenced custody, remand and other temporary detention. |
| Geographical coverage |
Canada, provinces and territories |
| Unit of measurement |
Rate per 100,000 |
| Calculations |
Incarceration rates are based on total actual-in counts, as well as population estimates provided by Demography Division of Statistics Canada. |
| Comments and limitations |
Although the Corrections Key Indicator Report attempts to standardize the way in which data are reported, limitations due to differences among jurisdictional operations may restrict uniform application of the definitions in some situations. For this reason, inter-jurisdictional comparisons of the data should be made with caution. |