U.S. Department
of Justice
Average Prison (months)
Average Prison Sentence in Months
1990-1999 Average - 8
2000-2009 Average - 20
2010-2019 Average - 18
2020-2025 Average - 17
Updated December 4, 2025
Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
