Which has higher legislation on domestic violence, Mali or Mauritania?

Mali, at 0 (1=yes; 0=no) against 0 (1=yes; 0=no) in Mauritania as of 2023.

What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Mali and Mauritania?

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

How many years of comparable data are there for Mali and Mauritania?

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.

Mali vs Mauritania: Legislation on domestic violence

Mali

0 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Mauritania

0 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Mali rank

164th

Mauritania rank

164th

Legislation on domestic violence over time

Mali
Mauritania

How they compare

Mali currently reports 0 (1=yes; 0=no) against 0 (1=yes; 0=no) in Mauritania, a difference of 0 (1=yes; 0=no).

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

Mali ranks 164th and Mauritania ranks 164th of 188 countries.

Head to head by decade

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