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Average time between sentencing and execution for inmates on death row in the United States from 1990 to 2023 (in months)

Average time elapsed between sentencing and execution in the U.S. 1990-2023

Last update: Sep 14, 2026

Region: United States of America

Statista Research Department

Survey time period: 1990 to 2023

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