Which has higher legislation on domestic violence, Botswana or Hong Kong?

Botswana, at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Hong Kong as of 2023.

What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Botswana and Hong Kong?

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

How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Hong Kong?

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.

Botswana vs Hong Kong: Legislation on domestic violence

Botswana

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Hong Kong

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Botswana rank

1st

Hong Kong rank

1st

Legislation on domestic violence over time

Botswana
Hong Kong

How they compare

Botswana currently reports 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Hong Kong, a difference of 0 (1=yes; 0=no).

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

Botswana ranks 1st and Hong Kong ranks 1st of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Botswana	Hong Kong	Difference	Ahead
1970s	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	—
1980s	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.3 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.3 (1=yes; 0=no)	Hong Kong
1990s	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	1 (1=yes; 0=no)	1 (1=yes; 0=no)	Hong Kong
2000s	0.2 (1=yes; 0=no)	1 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.8 (1=yes; 0=no)	Hong Kong
2010s	1 (1=yes; 0=no)	1 (1=yes; 0=no)	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	—
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, Botswana or Hong Kong?: Botswana, at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Hong Kong as of 2023.
What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Botswana and Hong Kong?: 0 (1=yes; 0=no), with Botswana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Hong Kong?: 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
How do Botswana and Hong Kong rank globally for legislation on domestic violence?: Botswana ranks 1st and Hong Kong 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: 18 September 2026

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