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What country uses the death penalty the most?

Published in Capital Punishment Statistics 1 min read

The country that uses the death penalty the most is China.

China is recognized as the world's most active country in terms of applying capital punishment. Annually, it is reported to execute more individuals than all other countries combined.

Key Aspects of Death Penalty Use in China

  • Most Active User: China consistently carries out the highest number of executions globally each year.
  • Scale of Executions: The scale of capital punishment in China is significant, with the number of executions exceeding that of every other country combined.
  • Regional Exceptions: While widely applied across the mainland, the death penalty does not apply to China's two special administrative regions:
    • Hong Kong
    • Macau

These regions maintain their own legal systems, which do not include capital punishment for any crimes.