Which has higher legislation on domestic violence, Iceland or Vanuatu?

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

What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Iceland and Vanuatu?

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

How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Vanuatu?

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.

Iceland vs Vanuatu: Legislation on domestic violence

Iceland

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Vanuatu

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Iceland rank

1st

Vanuatu rank

1st

Legislation on domestic violence over time

Iceland
Vanuatu

How they compare

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

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

Iceland ranks 1st and Vanuatu ranks 1st of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Iceland	Vanuatu	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 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.1 (1=yes; 0=no)	Vanuatu
2010s	0.8 (1=yes; 0=no)	1 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.2 (1=yes; 0=no)	Vanuatu
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, Iceland or Vanuatu?: Iceland, at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Vanuatu as of 2023.
What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Iceland and Vanuatu?: 0 (1=yes; 0=no), with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Vanuatu?: 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
How do Iceland and Vanuatu rank globally for legislation on domestic violence?: Iceland ranks 1st and Vanuatu 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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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: 18 September 2026

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