The United States has 5 percent of the world's population and accounts for___________ of the world's prison population.

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The United States accounts for 25 percent of the world's prison population despite only having 5 percent of the world's population. This means that the US has a disproportionately high rate of incarceration compared to other countries.

The United States Has 5 Percent of the World's Population