South Korea vs Malaysia: Legislation on domestic violence
South Korea
1 (1=yes; 0=no)
in 2023
Malaysia
1 (1=yes; 0=no)
in 2023
South Korea rank
1st
Malaysia rank
1st
Legislation on domestic violence over time
- South Korea
- Malaysia
How they compare
South Korea 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.
South Korea 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 | South Korea | 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 | 0.2 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0.5 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0.3 (1=yes; 0=no) | Malaysia |
| 2000s | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | — |
| 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, South Korea or Malaysia?
- South Korea, 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 South Korea and Malaysia?
- 0 (1=yes; 0=no), with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Malaysia?
- 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Malaysia rank globally for legislation on domestic violence?
- South Korea 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
The law on domestic violence may punish offenders, provide protection orders for victims, or address harassment that causes physical or mental harm.