Homicides by firearm

13,620 (number) in 2020

In 2020, homicides by firearm for United States of America was 13,620. Homicides by firearm of United States of America increased from 10,225 in 2006 to 13,620 in 2020 growing at an average annual rate of 2.46%.

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“Homicide” is defined as unlawful death purposefully inflicted on a person by another person

Date Value Change, %
2020 13,620 29.26%
2019 10,537 0.51%
2018 10,484 -4.86%
2017 11,020 5.98%
2016 10,398 14.23%
2015 9,103 9.52%
2014 8,312 -1.68%
2013 8,454 -4.53%
2012 8,855 2.33%
2011 8,653 -2.49%
2010 8,874 -3.53%
2009 9,199