U.S. Experiences More Mass Shootings than 10 Other Developed Countries Combined

The United States faces a grim reality when it comes to mass shootings, standing out dramatically from its peers in the developed world. Recent studies have shed light on the alarming frequency and lethality of these incidents in the U.S. compared to other nations with similar economic and political structures.

Staggering Statistics

A comprehensive analysis of mass shootings in developed countries from 1998 to 2019 revealed shocking disparities:

- The U.S. accounted for 73% of all mass shootings in developed countries during this period
- 101 out of 139 mass shooting incidents occurred in the United States[1].
- American mass shootings resulted in 816 deaths, representing 62% of all fatalities from such events across developed nations

Comparison with Other Nations

While the U.S. dominates the statistics, other developed countries have experienced far fewer incidents:

- France had the…