Americans Are Still In Favor Of The Death Penalty
| Percent of US public in favor of the death penalty | Percent of US public opposed to the death penalty | |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 68 | 25 |
| 1961 | 53 | 36 |
| 1967 | 47 | 42 |
| 1973 | 57 | 32 |
| 1979 | 66 | 25 |
| 1985 | 70 | 22 |
| 1991 | 77 | 18 |
| 1997 | 74 | 19 |
| 2003 | 70 | 25 |
| 2009 | 64 | 30 |
| 2015 | 63 | 33 |
Sources:
gallup.com
