In this article, we will take a look at the 5 countries with highest gun ownership in 2024. If you want to read our discussion on the gun industry, you can go directly to the 25 Countries with Highest Gun Ownership in 2024.
5. Canada
Guns per 100 people: 34.70
Total Firearms (Civilian): 12.7 Million
Canada’s firearm ownership rate stands at 34.7 guns per 100 people, ranking it among the top 5 countries with highest gun ownership in the world. In 2022, Canada reported that approximately 22% of all households were in ownership of at least one firearm. The country owns 12.7 million civilian firearms.
4. Montenegro
Guns per 100 people: 39.10
Total Firearms (Civilian): 0.25 Million
Montenegro, also known as ‘Black Mountain,’ is a country in Southeast Europe located in the Balkans. In Montenegro, weapons and ammunition may be sold or transferred only to a legal person with a valid permit for the acquisition of weapons, known as a weapon certificate for possession of weapons. The country has a civilian gun ownership rate of 39.10 guns per 100 people, totaling 245,000 civilian firearms.
3. Serbia
Guns per 100 people: 39.10
Total Firearms (Civilian): 2.7 Million
Serbia is a landlocked country at the junction of Southeast and Central Europe. Serbia has one of the world’s highest rates of gun ownership, ranking third globally. There are approximately 2.7 million firearms in civilian hands, which means almost two guns for every five Serbs. The rate of gun ownership stands at 39.10 guns per 100 people. Over half of the firearms in the country are illegally owned. By law, gun owners must register their weapons, be in good health, and have no criminal record.
2. Yemen
Guns per 100 people: 52.80
Total Firearms (Civilian): 14.9 Million
Yemen is an independent country in West Asia. The rate of gun ownership in Yemen is more than one weapon per every two citizens. Unlike many countries, Yemen views gun ownership as a right, not a privilege. This translates to largely unrestricted civilian possession of firearms, with no licenses or permits required.
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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