Which has higher legislation on domestic violence, Congo or Saudi Arabia?

Congo, at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.

What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Congo and Saudi Arabia?

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

How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Saudi Arabia?

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.

Congo vs Saudi Arabia: Legislation on domestic violence

Congo

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Saudi Arabia

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Congo rank

1st

Saudi Arabia rank

1st

Legislation on domestic violence over time

Congo
Saudi Arabia

How they compare

Congo currently reports 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0 (1=yes; 0=no).

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

Congo ranks 1st and Saudi Arabia ranks 1st of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Congo	Saudi Arabia	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 (1=yes; 0=no)	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	—
2010s	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.6 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.6 (1=yes; 0=no)	Saudi Arabia
2020s	0.5 (1=yes; 0=no)	1 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.5 (1=yes; 0=no)	Saudi Arabia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

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