The United States leads the global rankings by a wide margin in terms of firearm ownership, recording approximately 120.5 guns per 100 inhabitants. This metric reflects the total number of guns in circulation divided by the population, rather than the exact percentage of individuals who own a gun. The most comprehensive consolidated data on the subject is provided by the Small Arms Survey. Below is a list of the top 50 nations and territories with the highest rates of civilian gun ownership per 100 inhabitants.
