Benin vs Rwanda: Legislation on domestic violence

Benin

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Rwanda

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Benin rank

1st

Rwanda rank

1st

Legislation on domestic violence over time

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

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

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

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.