The incarceration rate for the United States, when compared to other "First World" nations, is four to five times higher.

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According to data from the World Prison Brief, the United States has an incarceration rate of 655 per 100,000 people, while other First World nations such as Canada, Japan, and Western European countries have rates ranging from 45 to 150 per 100,000 people. This means that the incarceration rate in the United States is four to five times higher than in other First World nations.

The Incarceration Rate for the United States, When Compared to Other