South Korea vs Uruguay: Legislation on domestic violence
South Korea
1 (1=yes; 0=no)
in 2023
Uruguay
1 (1=yes; 0=no)
in 2023
South Korea rank
1st
Uruguay rank
1st
Legislation on domestic violence over time
- South Korea
- Uruguay
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Uruguay, a difference of 0 (1=yes; 0=no).
Across all 54 years both countries report, Uruguay has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 1st and Uruguay ranks 1st of 188 countries.
Uruguay has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Uruguay | 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) | 0.4 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0.2 (1=yes; 0=no) | Uruguay |
| 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 Uruguay?
- South Korea, at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Uruguay as of 2023.
- What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between South Korea and Uruguay?
- 0 (1=yes; 0=no), with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Uruguay?
- 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Uruguay rank globally for legislation on domestic violence?
- South Korea ranks 1st and Uruguay 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.