According to the Institute for Criminal Policy, more than 10.

35 million people are being held in penal institutions around the world. Since 2000, the total number of the male population has increased by 18 percent while the female serving time has grown by 50 percent.

Prison cells differ from one country to another.  For example, prisoners in Norway have access to video games, DVDs, and musical instruments without bars in their rooms. But in Malawi, a normal cell is packed with at least 30 people. These conditions show how countries treat criminals but also raise the question of whether prison is meant to rehabilitate or punish them.

Keep scrolling to see the photos of cell from all over the world and let us know what you think in the comments section below.

#1. Champ-Dollon Prison, Geneva, Switzerland

This area holds prisoners before trial and sentencing.

#2. Black Dolphin Prison, Sol-Iletsk, Russia

Located at the border of Kazakhstan, prisoners here share 50-square foot cells set back behind three sets of steel doors. This prison holds the most brutal criminals, including terrorist, serial killers, and cannibals.

#3. HMP Addiewell, Lothian, Scotland

This prison serves as a learning prison, allowing residents to address their offending behavior that led to their imprisonment.

#4. Onomichi Prison, Onomich, Japan

Onomich Prison houses all-senior population. Residents have access to soft foods, handrails, and spend their time sewing and knitting.

#5. Norgerhaven Prison, Veenhuizen, Netherlands

Inmates here have a refrigerator, bed, furniture, TV, and private bathroom.

#6. Halden Prison, Halden, Norway

This prison has three main units and houses prisoners from all over the world.

#7. San Diego Medium-Security Women’s Prison, Cartagena, Colombia

Every night, prisoners morph into dishwashers, waitresses and cooks at “Interno” restaurant.

#8. Bastoy Prison, Horten, Norway

Located at Bastoy Island, this prisoner is the largest low-security prison in Norway.

#9. Luzira Prison, Kampala, Uganda

Prisoners assume responsibility for maintenance of functionality and harmony of the units. They grow, harvest, prepare and distribute food.

#10. Aranjuez Prison, Aranjuez, Spain

This prison allows parents and children to stay with their imprisoned family members.

#11. Evin Prison, Tehran, Iran

Countless numbers of prisoners have met their fate in Evin Prison. Barely edible food comes in meager portions and water quality is bad.

#12.point 4 | Haiti’s Civil Prison, Arcahaie, Haiti

point 39 |

#13.point 167 | The Maula, Prison, Lilongwe, Malawi

point 198 |

#14.point 322 |

Otago Corrections Facility, Milburn, New Zealand

point 43 |

#15.point 178 | Abashiri Prison, Abashiri, Japan

point 207 |

point 0 |

#16.point 144 | Oslo’s Skien Prison, Oslo, Norway

point 175 |

#17.point 299 |

Landsberg Prison, Landsberg Am Lech, Germany

point 39 |

#18.point 168 | The Las Colinas Detention And Reentry Facility Santee, California

point 225 |

point 0 |

#19.point 114 | Cebu Provincial Detention And Rehabilitation, Cebu, Philippines

point 171 |

#20.point 295 |

Penal De Ciudad Barrios, El Salvador

point 31 |

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