Number of people under death sentences APAC 2023, by country

Number of people under death sentences in the Asia-Pacific region in 2023, by country or territory

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Release date

May 2024

Region

Asia, APAC

Survey time period

2023

Supplementary notes

The source recorded this number of death sentences as confirmed, however, believes the number to be more. According to the source, an accurate assessment of the number of death sentences in Afghanistan, China, North Korea, and Vietnam was not possible due to the countries' secrecy. The source states that China conducted the highest number of executions globally in 2023. 

** Values are according to the data given as of 14 February 2024, 1,078 people were under sentence of death, including 437 foreign nationals.

*** The organization did not receive a response to its request for information from the authorities of Pakistan. Thus, this figure is an estimate based on available information. The organization Justice Project Pakistan calculated in October 2023 that 6,039 people were on death row.

**** Including 59 people with their death sentences upheld by the Supreme Court.

***** Including 37 with their death sentences upheld by the Supreme Court.

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