What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Benin and Bosnia and Herzegovina?

0 (1=yes; 0=no), with Benin ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Bosnia and Herzegovina?

54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.

Where does this data come from?

Women, Business and the Law; World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as Legislation on domestic violence. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Benin vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Legislation on domestic violence

Benin

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Bosnia and Herzegovina

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Benin rank

1st

Bosnia and Herzegovina rank

1st

Legislation on domestic violence over time

Benin
Bosnia and Herzegovina

How they compare

Benin currently reports 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 0 (1=yes; 0=no).

Across all 54 years both countries report, Bosnia and Herzegovina has been ahead every year.

Benin ranks 1st and Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 1st of 188 countries.

Bosnia and Herzegovina has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Benin	Bosnia and Herzegovina	Difference	Ahead
1970s	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	—
1980s	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	—
1990s	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	—
2000s	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.5 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.5 (1=yes; 0=no)	Bosnia and Herzegovina
2010s	0.8 (1=yes; 0=no)	1 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.2 (1=yes; 0=no)	Bosnia and Herzegovina
2020s	1 (1=yes; 0=no)	1 (1=yes; 0=no)	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	—

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher legislation on domestic violence, Benin or Bosnia and Herzegovina?: Benin, at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Bosnia and Herzegovina as of 2023.
What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Benin and Bosnia and Herzegovina?: 0 (1=yes; 0=no), with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Bosnia and Herzegovina?: 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
How do Benin and Bosnia and Herzegovina rank globally for legislation on domestic violence?: Benin ranks 1st and Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 1st of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Women, Business and the Law; World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as Legislation on domestic violence. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Legislation on domestic violence
Unit: (1=yes; 0=no)
Source: Women, Business and the Law; World Bank – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 188 places, 10,152 data points, 1970–2023
Last refreshed: 28 August 2026

The law on domestic violence may punish offenders, provide protection orders for victims, or address harassment that causes physical or mental harm.