India, Oct. 5 -- The death penalty has been abolished in many countries, but capital punishment is still legal and used in several parts of the world. According to Amnesty International's latest available data, 17 countries carried out executions in 2025. Among them were China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Yemen, the United States, North Korea, Somalia, and Vietnam.

10 Surprising Countries That Still Have the Death Penalty in 2026

These 10 countries are notable because they continued to carry out executions during the recent five-year period, although the number of executions varies significantly and some countries do not disclose complete figures.

1. China

China is believed to carry out more executions than any other country, but...