Gabon vs Madagascar: Legislation on domestic violence

Gabon

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Madagascar

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Gabon rank

1st

Madagascar rank

1st

Legislation on domestic violence over time

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

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

Gabon ranks 1st and Madagascar ranks 1st of 188 countries.

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.