Lesotho vs Micronesia (country): Legislation on domestic violence

Lesotho

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Micronesia (country)

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Lesotho rank

1st

Micronesia (country) rank

1st

Legislation on domestic violence over time

Lesotho currently reports 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Micronesia (country), a difference of 0 (1=yes; 0=no).

Across all 54 years both countries report, Micronesia (country) has been ahead every year.

Lesotho ranks 1st and Micronesia (country) 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.