Executions worldwide, according to Amnesty report

Herewith the number of executions and death sentences imposed by countries around the world, according to Amnesty International's annual report on the death penalty, published on Tuesday.

Herewith the number of executions and death sentences imposed by countries around the world, according to Amnesty International's annual report on the death penalty, published on Tuesday.

Note: Plus symbol indicates total is a minimum figure.

Reported executions total, 2011:

1000s (estimated) China
360+ Iran
82+ Saudi Arabia
68+ Iraq
43 United States
41+ Yemen
30+ North Korea
10 Somalia
7+ Sudan
5+ Bangladesh
5+ Vietnam
5 South Sudan
5 Taiwan
3 Gaza Strip
2 Afghanistan
2 Belarus
1+ Egypt
1 United Arab Emirates
0+ Malaysia
0+ Syria

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