How Many Kids Die From Guns Each Year?

How many kids die from guns per year in the US?

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On average, 1,554 kids die from guns per year.

The average percentage of children that die from guns is 0.0021%.

The average gun death rate for kids is 2.12 gun deaths per 100,000 kids.

Year	How Many Kids Die From Guns	Number of Children (in millions)	% of Kids Die From Guns	Gun Death Rate (per 100k)	Gun Deaths Per Capita (per 1M)
2000	1,531	72.4	0.0021%	2.11	2.11
2001	1,422	72.7	0.0019%	1.95	1.96
2002	1,433	72.9	0.0019%	1.96	1.97
2003	1,309	73.1	0.0018%	1.79	1.79
2004	1,378	73.3	0.0019%	1.88	1.88
2005	1,483	73.5	0.0020%	2.02	2.02
2006	1,587	73.8	0.0022%	2.15	2.15
2007	1,504	74.0	0.0020%	2.03	2.03
2008	1,466	74.1	0.0020%	1.98	1.98
2009	1,378	74.1	0.0019%	1.86	1.86
2010	1,326	74.1	0.0018%	1.79	1.79
2011	1,300	73.9	0.0018%	1.76	1.76
2012	1,290	73.7	0.0017%	1.75	1.75
2013	1,243	73.6	0.0017%	1.69	1.69
2014	1,324	73.6	0.0018%	1.80	1.80
2015	1,449	73.7	0.0020%	1.97	1.97
2016	1,625	73.7	0.0022%	2.20	2.20
2017	1,801	73.6	0.0024%	2.45	2.45
2018	1,788	73.4	0.0024%	2.44	2.44
2019	1,720	73.1	0.0024%	2.35	2.35
2020	2,270	73.4	0.0031%	3.09	3.09
2021	2,571	72.8	0.0035%	3.53	3.53
Average	1,554	73.5	0.0021%	2.12	2.12

Over the last 20 years, the United States has faced a troubling and tragic issue: the number of children killed by guns.

We’ll delve into the child gun death statistics from 2000 to 2021 to shed light on the rise of guns as a leading cause of death in children.

Let’s begin with the data, which reveals a distressing trend.

In 2000, 1,531 children lost their lives due to gun-related incidents.

This number fluctuated over the years but consistently remained high.

By 2021, an alarming 2,571 children had lost their lives, representing a substantial increase from the year 2000.

To understand the scope better, we must consider the percentage of kids who die from guns relative to the total child population.

In 2000, this percentage was 0.0021%, indicating a significant issue.

Throughout the entire period, this percentage fluctuated but consistently remained above 0.0017%.

Examining the gun death rate per 100,000 children is also crucial.

In 2000, this rate was 2.11 per 100,000 children, marking the beginning of a concerning trend.

By 2021, it had risen significantly to 3.53 per 100,000 children, highlighting the growing risk children face from gun violence.

Furthermore, the data provides insights into gun deaths per capita, measuring the number of gun-related deaths per one million people.

In 2000, this figure was 2.11 per 1 million, indicating a relatively low but unsettling prevalence of child gun deaths.

By 2021, this figure had surged to 3.53 per 1 million, underscoring the urgent need to address this issue at a societal level.

In summary, the data on children killed by guns emphasizes the urgent need for action to mitigate this tragedy.

Over the past two decades, the number of children dying from gun violence has consistently remained high, with a concerning increase in recent years.

These statistics make it abundantly clear that guns have become a leading cause of death in children.

This demands comprehensive efforts to protect the well-being of our youngest citizens.