Number of executions worldwide 2022, by country

Published by Statista Research Department, Jun 2, 2023
In 2022, China executed at least 1,000 people, but the number is likely to be several 1,000s according to the source. Iran followed in second with at least 314 executions. Some countries intentionally conceal their death penalty practices while others do not maintain accurate records on the number of death sentences and executions carried out.

Number of executions worldwide in 2022, by country

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Release date

May 2023

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2022

Supplementary notes

*The actual figures are likely to be higher according to Amnesty International.
**The figure is estimated to be in the several thousands. 1,000 is a place holder.
The exact figures for Afghanistan, Syria, North Korea, and Vietnam are unknown.

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