Gun Violence Statistics By Tracker, States and Countries

Introduction

Gun Violence Statistics:  In recent years, gun violence has been a major issue that affects people all over the world, but especially in the United States. It includes incidents where guns are used to harm or kill people, either by accident, suicide, or in acts of violence like shootings. In 2025, the gun violence rate has slightly decreased, with fewer homicides and mass shootings from 2023. However, it remains a significant problem, with thousands of lives lost or injured every year.

This article includes several trends and factors from different insights that contribute to gun violence, such as easy access to firearms, mental health issues, and lack of proper gun control laws. Many efforts are being made to reduce gun violence, including new policies and community programs.​

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• Gun Violence Statistics show that in the first four months of 2024, there were 5,847 deaths from gun-related homicides and accidental shootings.
• Mass shootings, which involve four or more victims, dropped by 28.9% in 2024 compared to the previous year.
• Wyoming has the highest number of guns in the U.S., with 245.8 firearms for every 1,000 people.
• Cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Detroit have improved, with gun violence victimizations dropping by more than 10 per 100,000 residents in 2024.
• Meanwhile, gun homicides have dropped by 13.1%, showing a decrease from 2023.
• As of 2024, the overall mass shootings dropped by 28.9% from last year.
• The largest portion of firearm-related fatalities is made up of gun suicides cases, accounting for 58% of all deaths.
• Non-fatal gun injuries are still common, with more than 84,000 people visiting emergency rooms each year for treatment.
• Gun Violence Statistics further reports that before May 2024, the Gun Violence Archive reported 10,674 injuries from firearms, using data from 7,000 news sources.
• Homicide rates in the U.S. fell 21%, and firearm-related homicides dropped 25% between 2022 and 2023.
• In 2023, gun-related deaths and injuries were segmented as 58% (suicides), 38% (homicides), and 3% (police or accidental shootings, or undetermined).

General Gun Violence Statistics

• As of 2024, there are estimated to be over 500 million civilian-owned firearms in the United States.
• Around 11,600 people have lost their lives to gun violence in the U.S. so far.
• In the 300 biggest U.S. cities, gun homicides are 14.7% lower in 2024 compared to the same time in 2023.
• In 2024, over 60% of the 300 American cities saw fewer gun violence cases this year, with 40% below 2019 levels.
• However, from May to August 2024, gun violence increased by 25.7% compared to January to April 2024.

(Source: cloudfront.net)

• The above graph analyses Gun Violence Statistics and represents the impacts of firearms on injuries and deaths in 2024.
• Suicide will account for the highest rate per capita of 7.0, followed by homicide (4.6), legal intervention/operations of war (0.2), unintentional (0.1), and undetermined (0.1).
• To date, twelve major U.S. cities have seen 20% fewer gun violence cases than before.

Furthermore, the 12 most populous U.S. cities gun violence cases in 2024 are mentioned in the table below:

Gun Violence Tracker Statistics

(Reference: abcnews.go.com)

• As mentioned in Gun Violence Statistics, in the last week, from October 14 to October 20, 2024, there were 286 deaths and 518 injuries related to gun violence in the United States.
• Meanwhile, almost 31,544 people died, and 59,197 were injured in gun-related incidents across the country.
• Besides, in the last five years, around 110,193 deaths and 211,643 injuries related to gunshots.

Mass Shooting Statistics

(Reference: statista.com)

• Due to mass shootings in the U.S., one people out of four were killed or injured.
• As of September 4, 2024, there have been only two mass shootings in the U.S., while in 2023 and 2022, each year it accounted for 12 mass shooting cases.

The U.S. Mass Shootings Statistics By States

(Reference: statista.com)

• Gun Violence Statistics also mentioned that as of September 2024, California had the highest number of mass shootings in the U.S., with 26 since 1982.
• Furthermore other U.S. states by number of mass shootings from September 1982 to 2024 are stated as Texas (13), Florida (13), Colorado (8), Washington (7), Pennsylvania (6), Wisconsin, Illinois, New York (5 each), Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, Michigan, Georgia (4 each), Nevada, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Connecticut (3 each), Missouri, Minnesota, South Carolina, Oregon, Indiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas (2 each), Kansas, Louisiana, Utah, Massachusetts, Hawaii, D.C., Arizona, Mississippi, Lowa, Nebraska, New Jersey, Alabama, New Mexico, and Maine (1 each).

By Shooter’s Ethnicity

(Reference: statista.com)

• White shooters were responsible for 82 out of 151 mass shootings in the U.S. between September 1982 to 2024.
• Gun Violence Statistics show that in the same duration, the total number of mass shootings by race is followed by Black (26), Latino (12), Asian (10), Native American (3), unknown (13), and others (3).

By Shooter’s Gender

(Reference: statista.com)

• Statista report insight shows that from 1982 to 2024, around 145 mass shootings in the United States were carried out by male shooters.
• In contrast, the other genders of gun shooters are detailed as female (4) and male and female (2).

By Fatalities and Injuries

(Reference: statista.com)

• As per Gun Violence Statistics, from 1982 to September 4, 2024, 1,159 people were killed in mass shootings across the United States.
• On September 4, 2024, around eight people lost their lives in mass shootings, and 19 got injured in the U.S.
• Moreover, in 2023, the number of mass shooting victims by fatalities and injuries are 75 and 65, respectively.

Worst Mass Shootings Statistics

(Reference: statista.com)

• On October 26, 2023, Robert Card, an Army reservist, shot 18 people dead and injured 13 at a Maine bowling alley.
• On October 1, 2017, Stephen Paddock killed 58 people and injured 546 others in Las Vegas before taking his own life.

 Gun Death Statistics By Top 10 Countries

Total Gun victimizations Statistics By Top 50 U.S. Cities

(from January 1 to August 31, 2023-2024)

(Source: americanprogress.org)

Top 10 Gun-Owning Countries in The United States

• As of 2024, there are estimated to be over 500 million civilian-owned firearms in the United States.
• There are almost 120.5 guns per 100 U.S. residents.

Additionally, other countries by civilian gun ownership in 2024 are detailed below:

Gun Ownership Statistics By Age

(Reference: statista.com)

• Gun Violence Statistics in 2023 showed that 36% of Americans aged 55 and older were more likely to own a gun personally, and 47% live in gun households.
• 35 to 54 years: 31% (personally own a gun) and 40% (live in a gun household).
• 18 to 34 years: 22% (personally own a gun) and 40% (live in a gun household).

Gun Deaths Statistics By U.S. States

(Reference: statista.com)

• Gun Violence Statistics in 2024 further show that Mississippi had the highest gun violence rate in the U.S., with 29.7 per 100,000 residents, followed by Louisiana at 28.2%.
• Meanwhile, in other countries, the number of gun deaths per 100,000 residents in the United States is represented as New Mexico (27.5%), Alabama (25.9%), Montana (24.5%), Missouri (24.4%), Alaska (22.7%), Arkansas (22.1%), South Carolina (21.3%), Tennessee (20.9%), Wyoming (20.6%), Arizona (20.5%), Oklahoma (20.1%), Georgia (20%), Nevada (19.3%), Kentucky (18.9%), Indiana (17.6%), Idaho (17.5%), Colorado (17.3%), North Carolina (17.1%), Kansas (17%), North Dakota (16.5%), Ohio (15.7%), Texas (15.7%), Michigan (15.1%), Virginia (15.1%), Pennsylvania (14.8%), Oregon (14.6%), Florida (14.4%), Wisconsin (14.1%), Utah (14%), Maryland (13.6%), Washington (12.6%), Nebraska (12.3%), Vermont (12.2%), Delaware (12.1%), Maine (12%), Lowa (11.3%), New Hampshire (10.3%), Minnesota (9.7%), California (8.7%), Connecticut (7%), New York (5.3%), New Jersey (5%), Hawaii (4.5%), Massachusetts (3.7%) and Rhode Island (3.1%).

Gun Shootings at K-12 Schools And College Campuses Statistics

(Reference: statista.com)

• A Statista report analysis further shows that on July 11, 2024, nearly 35 school shootings were reported across the U.S., affecting K12 schools and college campuses.
• Meanwhile, There were 82 school shootings reported in 2023 across the United States, an increase from 2022, accounting for 79 shooting cases.

Protecting And Limiting Gun Ownership Rights Statistics

(Reference: statista.com)

• In 2024, 51% of people believed protecting Americans' right to own guns is more important.
• Similarly, 48% of people said limiting gun ownership is important.
• Besides, 1% of the population has no idea about protecting or limiting gun ownership rights.

Gun Laws Statistics By U.S. States

(Source: statista.com)

• By 2024, 21 U.S. states required people to get background checks or permits before buying a handgun.
• In addition, around 13 states allow open firearms carrying with some regulations, but California, Connecticut, Florida, and Illinois completely ban it.

School Shootings Statistics By Victim Count

(September 2024)

Conclusion

This article on Gun Violence Statistics has covered global and American gun violence analyses of 2025, which have decreased, representing positive trends. Homicides are down by 13.1%, and overall, gun-related injuries have dropped by 12.5% compared to 2023. While many cities are safer, gun violence is still higher than before the pandemic. It has also been observed that mass shootings have reduced by nearly 29%, but domestic violence involving guns has risen by 9%.

Efforts like federal laws and local programs are helping to make communities safer. Besides, many effective measures are needed to address specific challenges faced by digital banking users. Overall, the reduction in gun violence is encouraging, but continued focus is essential to sustain this progress.