Cyprus vs Portugal: Legislation on domestic violence

Cyprus
1 (1=yes; 0=no)
in 2023
Portugal
1 (1=yes; 0=no)
in 2023
Cyprus rank
1st
Portugal rank
1st

Legislation on domestic violence over time

  • Cyprus
  • Portugal
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How they compare

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

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

Cyprus ranks 1st and Portugal ranks 1st of 188 countries.

Head to head by decade

Decade Cyprus Portugal Difference Ahead
1970s 0 (1=yes; 0=no) 0 (1=yes; 0=no) 0 (1=yes; 0=no) β€”
1980s 0 (1=yes; 0=no) 0 (1=yes; 0=no) 0 (1=yes; 0=no) β€”
1990s 0.5 (1=yes; 0=no) 0.5 (1=yes; 0=no) 0 (1=yes; 0=no) β€”
2000s 1 (1=yes; 0=no) 1 (1=yes; 0=no) 0 (1=yes; 0=no) β€”
2010s 1 (1=yes; 0=no) 1 (1=yes; 0=no) 0 (1=yes; 0=no) β€”
2020s 1 (1=yes; 0=no) 1 (1=yes; 0=no) 0 (1=yes; 0=no) β€”

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

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

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