Which country executes the most people?

At least 993 executions recorded worldwide last year but true figure may be far higher

Death penalty
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The number of executions recorded worldwide fell by 4% last year - but the true number of deaths may have soared, according to Amnesty International.

At least 993 people were executed in a total of 23 countries last year, compared with 1,032 in 2016. However, many countries, including China, do not release data on capital punishment.

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