In 2025, at least 1,639 people were executed in Iran, the highest number since 1989. Human rights activists report a sharp increase in the number of executions, especially among women.
Record number of executions
In 2025, Iran carried out at least 1,639 executions, the highest number since 1989. According to human rights organisations, this is 68% more than in 2024.
On average, there were more than four executions a day in the country. Human rights activists call this a sharp deterioration in the human rights situation.
Increase in executions of women
In 2025, at least 48 women were executed in Iran. This is the highest number in more than 20 years and 55% more than in 2024, when 31 women were executed.
Human rights activists note that this is an alarming trend that indicates increased repression of women.
Reasons for the verdicts
Most of the death sentences in 2025 were related to «drug-related» articles. At the same time, executions were also used in political cases.
Non-governmental organisations have noted that hundreds of detained protesters face death sentences and execution.
Context of the situation
The sharp increase in the number of executions is causing concern among the international community. Human rights activists continue to call for reforms in the field of criminal justice in Iran.
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