Countries that still have the death penalty
As of 2024, 54 nations maintain the death penalty in law and practice
LIFESTYLE Capital punishment
The death penalty, or capital punishment, is the state-enacted execution of a person as punishment for a capital crime. Historically, this form of punishment was used in almost every part of the world. But as we evolve in our ethics and recognize the flaws in our justice systems, more and more nations have abolished state executions and reformed their legal systems. However, out of almost 200 countries on Earth, 54 still enforce the death penalty.
Click on to discover the countries where the state can still kill you for your crimes.