The concepts described on these pages are words and expressions used in statistics with a specific, limited meaning. In everyday speech the word may have a different meaning. In connection with each definition you can find information about which sets of statistics use the concept.

If you are looking for statistical figures, go from the definition to the statistics page.

Prisoner

The general term prisoner can be used to refer to convicts or default prisoners.



Statistics using the definition

Validity of the definition

  • Valid

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

The general term prisoner can be used to refer to persons serving a prison sentences, default prisoners, juvenile detainees and prisoners in institutions for preventive detention.



Statistics using the definition

Validity of the definition

  • 1 January 1900 - 30 September 2006

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

Jaa