The inmate population in French prisons has once again reached an all-time high, with 90,900 inmates as of October 1, AFP reported, citing a report by the country's justice ministry. According to the agency's calculations, since October 1, 2025 the increase was 7.2%, while the number of places in the correctional centers increased by only 1.5% (up to 63,452). The Ministry of Justice plans to create about 3,000 more places through the establishment of modular detention centers, an alternative that is considered cheaper.

The inmate population in French prisons has once again reached an all-time high, with 90,900 inmates as of October 1, AFP reported, citing a report by the country's justice ministry. According to the agency's calculations, since October 1, 2025 the increase was 7.2%, while the number of places in the correctional centers increased by only 1.5% (up to 63,452). The Ministry of Justice plans to create about 3,000 more places through the establishment of modular detention centers, an alternative that is considered cheaper.