Women incarcerated in state and federal prisons, 1980-2023

The number of women held in state and federal prisons has grown more than sixfold since 1980.

Although these population counts include women in federal custody, the vast majority of incarcerated people, including women, are held in state prisons.
Chart: Amanda Watford/StatelineSource: Federal Bureau of Justice StatisticsGet the data Created with Datawrapper