Which has higher legislation on domestic violence, Benin or Ghana?

Benin, at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Ghana as of 2023.

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

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

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

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 Ghana: Legislation on domestic violence

Benin

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Ghana

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Benin rank

1st

Ghana rank

1st

Legislation on domestic violence over time

Benin
Ghana

How they compare

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

Across all 54 years both countries report, Ghana has been ahead every year.

Benin ranks 1st and Ghana ranks 1st of 188 countries.

Ghana has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Benin	Ghana	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)	0.3 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.3 (1=yes; 0=no)	Ghana
2010s	0.8 (1=yes; 0=no)	1 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.2 (1=yes; 0=no)	Ghana
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 Ghana?: Benin, at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Ghana as of 2023.
What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Benin and Ghana?: 0 (1=yes; 0=no), with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Ghana?: 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
How do Benin and Ghana rank globally for legislation on domestic violence?: Benin ranks 1st and Ghana 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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About this data

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: 07 August 2026

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