Executions by state since 1977
The stronger the colour, the more executions; Texas is in amber because its total is so far ahead of every other state. Hover over a state for its figures, or click it to open its page.
| State | Since 1977 | 2026 | Most recent | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 603 | 7 | 7 Oct 2026 | Has the death penalty |
| Florida | 143 | 18 | 20 Oct 2026 | Has the death penalty |
| Oklahoma | 132 | 3 | 13 Aug 2026 | Has the death penalty |
| Virginia | 113 | 0 | 6 Jul 2017 | Abolished |
| Missouri | 102 | 0 | 14 Oct 2025 | Has the death penalty |
| Alabama | 85 | 2 | 17 Sep 2026 | Has the death penalty |
| Georgia | 77 | 0 | 20 Mar 2024 | Has the death penalty |
| Ohio | 56 | 0 | 18 Jul 2018 | Executions on hold |
| South Carolina | 50 | 0 | 14 Nov 2025 | Has the death penalty |
| Arizona | 43 | 1 | 20 May 2026 | Has the death penalty |
| North Carolina | 43 | 0 | 18 Aug 2006 | Has the death penalty |
| Arkansas | 31 | 0 | 27 Apr 2017 | Has the death penalty |
| Louisiana | 29 | 0 | 18 Mar 2025 | Has the death penalty |
| Mississippi | 25 | 0 | 15 Oct 2025 | Has the death penalty |
| Indiana | 23 | 0 | 10 Oct 2025 | Has the death penalty |
| Tennessee | 17 | 1 | 13 Aug 2026 | Has the death penalty |
| Delaware | 16 | 0 | 20 Apr 2012 | Abolished |
| Federal government | 16 | 0 | 16 Jan 2021 | Has the death penalty |
| California | 13 | 0 | 17 Jan 2006 | Executions on hold |
| Illinois | 12 | 0 | 17 Mar 1999 | Abolished |
| Nevada | 12 | 0 | 26 Apr 2006 | Has the death penalty |
| Utah | 8 | 0 | 8 Aug 2024 | Has the death penalty |
| Maryland | 5 | 0 | 5 Dec 2005 | Abolished |
| South Dakota | 5 | 0 | 4 Nov 2019 | Has the death penalty |
| Washington | 5 | 0 | 10 Sep 2010 | Abolished |
| Nebraska | 4 | 0 | 14 Aug 2018 | Has the death penalty |
| Idaho | 3 | 0 | 12 Jun 2012 | Has the death penalty |
| Kentucky | 3 | 0 | 21 Nov 2008 | Has the death penalty |
| Montana | 3 | 0 | 11 Aug 2006 | Has the death penalty |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | 0 | 6 Jul 1999 | Executions on hold |
| Oregon | 2 | 0 | 16 May 1997 | Executions on hold |
| Colorado | 1 | 0 | 13 Oct 1997 | Abolished |
| Connecticut | 1 | 0 | 13 May 2005 | Abolished |
| New Mexico | 1 | 0 | 6 Nov 2001 | Abolished |
| Wyoming | 1 | 0 | 22 Jan 1992 | Has the death penalty |
| Kansas | 0 | 0 | None since 1977 | Has the death penalty |
| US military | 0 | 0 | None since 1977 | Has the death penalty |
Federal executions carried out at the federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana, are counted under the federal government, not Indiana.