Number of executions by country 2022

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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

Characteristic	Number of executions
China**	1,000
Iran*	314
Saudi Arabia	196
Egypt	24
United States	18
Iraq*	11
Singapore	11
Kuwait	7
Somalia*	6
South Sudan*	5
State of Palestine	5
Yemen*	4
Bangladesh	4
Myanmar	4
Belarus	1
Japan	1

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Release date

May 2023

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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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