Global Executions Reach Highest Level in a Decade, Amnesty Reports

Amnesty International's 2024 report documents a 32% increase in executions, with Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia responsible for over 90% of cases.

Amnesty International recorded at least 1,518 executions in 2024, the highest number since 2015, spanning 15 countries.
Iran accounted for 64% of global executions, with 972 cases, many targeting political dissenters and minorities.
Iraq and Saudi Arabia saw sharp increases, with Iraq quadrupling its executions to 63 and Saudi Arabia doubling to 345.
China is believed to conduct thousands of executions annually, but official data remains undisclosed, highlighting transparency issues.
The United States executed 25 people in 2024, reflecting a modest increase in capital punishment after the pandemic.