Which has higher legislation on domestic violence, Botswana or Vietnam?

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

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

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

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

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 Vietnam: Legislation on domestic violence

Botswana

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Vietnam

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Botswana rank

1st

Vietnam rank

1st

Legislation on domestic violence over time

Botswana
Vietnam

How they compare

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

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

Botswana ranks 1st and Vietnam ranks 1st of 188 countries.

Head to head by decade

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