Summary
The number of executions in the U.S. is expected to almost double this year compared to last year. A total of 43 inmates have been executed so far, with more scheduled, marking the highest number since 2010. Florida has played a major role in this increase.
Key Facts
- 25 death row inmates were executed in the U.S. in 2024.
- 43 inmates have been executed so far this year, with four more scheduled.
- This is the highest number of executions in over a decade, since 2010.
- Public opinion is increasingly against the death penalty, with only 52% support.
- Florida is the leading state in executions this year, having executed 16 inmates.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis cites COVID-19 delays and views the death penalty as appropriate for severe crimes.
- Other states with notable execution numbers include Alabama, Texas, and South Carolina, each with five executions this year.
