87% of U.S. Executions Were Via Lethal Injection

What We’re Showing

This graphic breaks down the method of 1,589 executions carried out in the U.S. since 1977. All data comes from the Death Penalty Information Center, as of June 11, 2024.

Facts About the U.S. Death Penalty

• Lethal injection is the sole method of executions in most of the 27 states where the death penalty is allowed
• Out of the 1,589 executions since 1977, only 18 were women
• 11 executions are scheduled for the remainder of 2024 (as of June 11, 2024)