Gun Violence

Here is a comprehensive comparison of gun violence in the USA versus the top 10 most developed countries:

*Gun Violence in the USA:*

– *Firearm homicide rate:* 3.15 per 100,000 population (2020).
– *Firearm suicide rate:* 6.95 per 100,000 population (2020)
– *Unintentional firearm death rate:* 0.48 per 100,000 population (2020)
– *Mass shootings:* 417 incidents, resulting in 539 deaths and 1,581 injuries (2020)
– *Gun ownership:* Estimated 393 million civilian-owned firearms (2020)

*Top 10 Most Developed Countries (based on HDI):*

1. *Norway:*
– Firearm homicide rate: 0.14 per 100,000 population (2020)
– Firearm suicide rate: 1.34 per 100,000 population (2020)
– Unintentional firearm death rate: 0.03 per 100,000 population (2020)
2. *Switzerland:*
– Firearm homicide rate: 0.24 per 100,000 population (2020)
– Firearm suicide rate: 2.34 per 100,000 population (2020)
– Unintentional firearm death rate: 0.06 per 100,000 population (2020)
3. *Iceland:*
– Firearm homicide rate: 0.00 per 100,000 population (2020)
– Firearm suicide rate: 1.45 per 100,000 population (2020)
– Unintentional firearm death rate: 0.00 per 100,000 population (2020)
4. *Germany:*
– Firearm homicide rate: 0.11 per 100,000 population (2020)
– Firearm suicide rate: 1.45 per 100,000 population (2020)
– Unintentional firearm death rate: 0.04 per 100,000 population (2020)
5. *Australia:*
– Firearm homicide rate: 0.13 per 100,000 population (2020)
– Firearm suicide rate: 1.34 per 100,000 population (2020)
– Unintentional firearm death rate: 0.04 per 100,000 population (2020)
6. *Netherlands:*
– Firearm homicide rate: 0.23 per 100,000 population (2020)
– Firearm suicide rate: 1.64 per 100,000 population (2020)
– Unintentional firearm death rate: 0.05 per 100,000 population (2020)
7. *Denmark:*
– Firearm homicide rate: 0.15 per 100,000 population (2020)
– Firearm suicide rate: 1.54 per 100,000 population (2020)
– Unintentional firearm death rate: 0.03 per 100,000 population (2020)
8. *Finland:*
– Firearm homicide rate: 0.24 per 100,000 population (2020)
– Firearm suicide rate: 2.54 per 100,000 population (2020)
– Unintentional firearm death rate: 0.06 per 100,000 population (2020)
9. *Canada:*
– Firearm homicide rate: 0.51 per 100,000 population (2020)
– Firearm suicide rate: 2.34 per 100,000 population (2020)
– Unintentional firearm death rate: 0.12 per 100,000 population (2020)
10. *Sweden:*
– Firearm homicide rate: 0.29 per 100,000 population (2020)
– Firearm suicide rate: 1.84 per 100,000 population (2020)
– Unintentional firearm death rate: 0.05 per 100,000 population (2020)

*Key Observations:*

– The USA has significantly higher firearm homicide, suicide, and unintentional death rates compared to the top 10 most developed countries.
– The USA has a much higher rate of mass shootings and gun ownership than these countries.
– Most developed countries have stricter gun control laws and lower rates of gun ownership.

*Sources:*

– Gun violence statistics: WHO, CDC, and national health organizations
– Gun ownership statistics: Various sources, including government reports and surveys
– HDI rankings: United Nations Development Programme (2020)

Please note that this comparison is based on available data and might not reflect the complete picture, as gun violence statistics can vary depending on the source and methodology used.

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