'Staggering' Iran toll drives up global executions to 40-year high, Amnesty says
Summary
The number of executions worldwide in 2025 reached the highest level since 1981, mainly due to a large rise in executions in Iran. Amnesty International reported confirming at least 2,707 executions globally, with most occurring in Iran, alongside increases in several other countries.Key Facts
- At least 2,707 executions were confirmed worldwide in 2025.
- Iran accounted for 2,159 executions, more than double the number in 2024.
- The global total rose by more than two-thirds compared to the previous year.
- China’s execution numbers remain unknown due to lack of public data but is considered the top user of the death penalty.
- Other countries with increased executions include Saudi Arabia (356), Kuwait (17), Egypt (23), Yemen (51), Singapore (17), and the United States (47).
- The U.S. increase was largely due to 19 executions in Florida, the highest since 2009.
- Amnesty said Iran used the death penalty more to suppress political dissent after protests and conflicts in 2025.
- Executions rose in countries where governments have tightened control and restricted human rights.
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