Increase in Executions Reported in the United States

Florida executed its 14th prisoner for the year on Tuesday, contributing to a rise in capital punishment that resulted in more executions last year than any year since 2009. According to the Death Penalty Information Center (DPI), 47 people were executed in 2025, with 19 of those in Florida. In 2026, 24 executions have occurred so far, with ten more scheduled. Florida has been at the forefront of this trend, with Governor Ron DeSantis signing death warrants at a rapid pace, leading to a level of executions not seen in decades. DeSantis stated in July that he expected Florida to surpass all previous administrations in the number of executions. The Trump administration has been supportive of the death penalty, contrasting with the Biden administration's moratorium on federal executions. While public support for the death penalty has decreased, recent polling indicates that about two-thirds of Americans still favor it for murder convictions. However, many believe it does not deter crime. The DPI reports that fewer than 25 people were sentenced to death in 2025, a significant drop from the hundreds in the early 2000s. The upcoming execution in Florida is scheduled for September 10.