Latvia vs Moldova: Legislation on domestic violence
Latvia
1 (1=yes; 0=no)
in 2023
Moldova
1 (1=yes; 0=no)
in 2023
Latvia rank
1st
Moldova rank
1st
Legislation on domestic violence over time
- Latvia
- Moldova
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Moldova, a difference of 0 (1=yes; 0=no).
Across all 54 years both countries report, Moldova has been ahead every year.
Latvia ranks 1st and Moldova ranks 1st of 188 countries.
Moldova has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Moldova | 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) | 0.3 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0.3 (1=yes; 0=no) | Moldova |
| 2010s | 0.6 (1=yes; 0=no) | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0.4 (1=yes; 0=no) | Moldova |
| 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, Latvia or Moldova?
- Latvia, at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Moldova as of 2023.
- What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Latvia and Moldova?
- 0 (1=yes; 0=no), with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Moldova?
- 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
- How do Latvia and Moldova rank globally for legislation on domestic violence?
- Latvia ranks 1st and Moldova 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.