Around 44,000 people died of gun-related injuries in the United States in 2024, according to the latest available statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The number of gun deaths fell for the third consecutive year but was still among the highest annual totals on record.

Here are answers to some common questions about gun deaths in the U.S., based on a Pew Research Center analysis of data from the CDC, the FBI and other sources. You can also read our public opinion findings about U.S. gun violence and gun policy.

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