how many countries have abolished the death penalty 2014
Key facts. 101. As of July 2015, 101 countries have abolished the death penalty for all crimes. 22. In 2014, at least 22 countries around the world carried out executions. 2,466. In 2014, at least 2,466 people were sentenced to death worldwide-up 28% on 2013.he death penalty is cruel, inhuman and degrading. Amnesty opposes the death penalty at all times-regardless of who is accused, the crime, guilt or innocence or method of execution. We have been working to end executions since 1977, when only 16 countries had abolished the death penalty in law or practice.