www.amnesty.org.au ·
Death Sentences and Executions 2025

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AI-generatedThe article reports on global death penalty statistics with no direct commercial mechanism. No commodity, company, supply chain, or regulatory impact on business operations is identified. The report is a human rights advocacy document without economic or sector-specific implications.
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- At least 2,707 executions recorded in 2025, up 78% from 2024.
- Iran executed at least 2,159 individuals, 80% of global total.
- China remains leading executioner but data is classified.
- Vietnam abolished death penalty for eight offenses.
- More than two-thirds of countries are abolitionist in law or practice.
