5 Countries with Highest Gun Ownership in 2024

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1. United States

Guns per 100 people: 120.50

Total Firearms (Civilian): 393.3 Million

The United States has the world’s highest rate of gun ownership among civilians, with an estimated 120.5 firearms per 100 people. This translates to 393 million firearms in civilian hands. Interestingly, while some US residents own no guns, others own multiple firearms, contributing to the nation having more guns than people. Despite housing less than 5% of the global population, the US holds 40% of the world’s civilian-owned firearms.

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