While noncommunicable diseases account for most global deaths, gun violence claims more than 700 lives daily. In 2021, over a quarter of a million people were killed by firearms, with the global death rate at 3.3 per 100,000. The prevalence of gun violence varies significantly by country, with certain regions experiencing rates over double the global average, highlighting the issue's pronounced impact in specific areas despite its overall lower ranking as a cause of death.
Globally, gun violence is not among the leading causes of death, but more than 700 people are killed by interpersonal gun violence every day.
According to a report from the Small Arms Survey, over a quarter of a million people globally were violently killed by a firearm in 2021.
In dozens of countries, rates of deadly gun violence exceed double the global average, making gun violence a more significant concern in those regions.
While gun violence accounts for only a small fraction of global fatalities each year, certain countries see violent gun deaths over twice as common as the global rate.
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