53 (27%) maintain the death penalty in law and practice. 23 (12%) permit its use but have abolished it de facto: per Amnesty International standards, they have not used it for at least 10 years and are believed to have a policy or practice of not carrying out executions. 9 (5%) have abolished it for all crimes except those committed under exceptional circumstances (such as during war). 110 (56%) have completely abolished it, most recently Zimbabwe (2024). In addition, Cook Islands, Niue, and Kosovo are abolitionist whereas Taiwan is retentionist.
53 (27%) maintain the death penalty in law and practice 23 (12%) permit its use but have abolished it de facto per amnesty international standards they have not used it for at least 10 years and are believed to have a policy or practice of not carrying out executions 9 (5%) have abolished it for all crimes except those committed under exceptional circumstances (such as during war) 110 (56%) have completely abolished it most recently zimbabwe (2024) in addition cook islands niue and kosovo are abolitionist whereas taiwan is retentionist