SDG 16 ยท Indicator
Racial Disparity in Incarceration Rate
times higher
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Legend
Good progress or SDG achieved
Challenges remain
Significant challenges remain
Major challenges remain
Information unavailable
US Performance
Major challenges remain
5.12
Description
How many times more likely a person aged 15-64 in the least served racial group is incarcerated, when compared to white people.
Long-Term Objective
The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 1, indicating equality.
Reference
Sentencing Project