Gun Violence in US: Stats Every Citizen Should Know

As of July 2025, gun-related incidents in the United States continue to pose a severe public health crisis, claiming over 46,000 lives in 2023.

Suicides make up nearly 60% of gun deaths, while children and teens face a growing threat, with firearm fatalities up 50% since 2019.

With a gun death rate of 13.7 per 100,000—among the highest in high-income countries—the US also bears an economic burden exceeding $550 billion.

Stark disparities exist by state, and federal health officials now classify the epidemic as an urgent national emergency.