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According to Amnesty International, at least 2,390 people were known to have been executed in 25 countries around the globe in 2008. At least 8,864 people were sentenced to death in 52 countries.

China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and the United States, combined, were responsible for 93% of all executions that year; China, alone, was responsible for nearly 72%.

Top five countries by number executed in 2008:

China.....................1,718 (known)
Iran........................ 346 (known)
Saudi Arabia............ 102 (known)
United States........... 37 (exact)
Pakistan.................. 36 (known)

Approx. Total..........2,390

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