Which has higher legislation on domestic violence, Libya or South Sudan?

Libya, at 0 (1=yes; 0=no) against 0 (1=yes; 0=no) in South Sudan as of 2023.

What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Libya and South Sudan?

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

How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and South Sudan?

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.

Libya vs South Sudan: Legislation on domestic violence

Libya

0 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

South Sudan

0 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Libya rank

164th

South Sudan rank

164th

Legislation on domestic violence over time

Libya
South Sudan

How they compare

Libya currently reports 0 (1=yes; 0=no) against 0 (1=yes; 0=no) in South Sudan, a difference of 0 (1=yes; 0=no).

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

Libya ranks 164th and South Sudan ranks 164th of 188 countries.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Libya	South Sudan	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=yes; 0=no)	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	—
2010s	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	—
2020s	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	0 (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, Libya or South Sudan?: Libya, at 0 (1=yes; 0=no) against 0 (1=yes; 0=no) in South Sudan as of 2023.
What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Libya and South Sudan?: 0 (1=yes; 0=no), with Libya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and South Sudan?: 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
How do Libya and South Sudan rank globally for legislation on domestic violence?: Libya ranks 164th and South Sudan ranks 164th 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

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.