Top 5 Countries by number of executions:
<table cellpadding=3 cellspacing=2 border=0>| Country | 1994-1998 | 1999-2003 |
| China | 12,338 | 6,687 |
| Iran | 505 | 604 |
| Saudi Arabia | 465 | 403 |
| USA | 274 | 385 |
| Nigeria | 248 | 4 |
| DR Congo | 100 | 350 |
I’m surprised that the USA is in the Top 5!Nigeria was #5 in 94-98, while the Democratic Republic of Congo took that spot for 99-03.Source: UN Economic & Social Council Report