Executions Nearly Doubled in the U. S. Last Year, and Soared Abroad The global trend of increasing executions highlights the contentious nature of capital punishment worldwide.
In 2022, a record number of executions took place globally, with the United States experiencing a particularly notable surge. The U. S.
Execution Surge: A National Trend Analysis Executions in the United States nearly doubled last year, with at least 41 people put to death across the country, up from just 22 in 2021.