Which has higher legislation on domestic violence, Chile or Dominica?

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

What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Chile and Dominica?

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

How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and Dominica?

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.

Chile vs Dominica: Legislation on domestic violence

Chile

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Dominica

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Chile rank

1st

Dominica rank

1st

Legislation on domestic violence over time

Chile
Dominica

How they compare

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

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

Chile ranks 1st and Dominica ranks 1st of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Chile	Dominica	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	0.4 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.8 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.4 (1=yes; 0=no)	Dominica
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, Chile or Dominica?: Chile, at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Dominica as of 2023.
What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Chile and Dominica?: 0 (1=yes; 0=no), with Chile ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and Dominica?: 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
How do Chile and Dominica rank globally for legislation on domestic violence?: Chile ranks 1st and Dominica 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.