Which has higher legislation on domestic violence, Ethiopia or Malaysia?

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

What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Ethiopia and Malaysia?

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

How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Malaysia?

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.

Ethiopia vs Malaysia: Legislation on domestic violence

Ethiopia

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Malaysia

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Ethiopia rank

1st

Malaysia rank

1st

Legislation on domestic violence over time

Ethiopia
Malaysia

How they compare

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

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

Ethiopia ranks 1st and Malaysia ranks 1st of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Ethiopia	Malaysia	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)	0.5 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.5 (1=yes; 0=no)	Malaysia
2000s	0.5 (1=yes; 0=no)	1 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.5 (1=yes; 0=no)	Malaysia
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, Ethiopia or Malaysia?: Ethiopia, at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Malaysia as of 2023.
What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Ethiopia and Malaysia?: 0 (1=yes; 0=no), with Ethiopia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Malaysia?: 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
How do Ethiopia and Malaysia rank globally for legislation on domestic violence?: Ethiopia ranks 1st and Malaysia 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.