Global Executions on the Rise, Driven by Middle East and Asia

Amnesty International reports a 53% increase in known executions globally in 2022 compared to 2021, reaching the highest number in five years at 883.
The rise was driven primarily by significant increases in executions in Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, which carried out 90% of known executions outside of China.
While China is believed to execute the most people, data on its use of the death penalty is classified.
The United States recorded 18 executions in 2022, while European countries recorded none except for Belarus.
Amnesty International says that while more needs to be done, it is optimistic that one day the death penalty will be fully abolished globally.