Friends, it is a big deal for anyone in the world to get the death penalty, but in recent years, death penalty has become a common thing, apart from this it has become a matter of debate, but do you know in which country the highest death penalty is given every year? And whether Arab, Gulf or Muslim-majority countries are among the countries where this punishment is most common, let's know its full details
Death penalty statistics - 2024
In the year 2024, at least 1,518 people were sentenced to death worldwide. These figures show some shocking trends:
1. Iran - highest in the world
Iran tops the global list in terms of executions.
In 2024, at least 972 people, including 30 women, were hanged.
In comparison, 853 people were executed in 2023, which shows a significant increase.
2. Saudi Arabia - 2nd on the list
Saudi Arabia ranks second.
345 people were executed in this country in 2024.
3. Iraq - 3rd on the ranking
Iraq ranks third.
63 people were executed in the same year.
Are Arab and Muslim countries at the top?
Yes, the top three countries listed - Iran, Saudi Arabia and Iraq - are all Muslim-majority countries. This shows that many Gulf and Arab countries continue to apply the death penalty regularly.
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