Which has higher legislation on domestic violence, Netherlands or Rwanda?

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

What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Netherlands and Rwanda?

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

How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Rwanda?

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.

Netherlands vs Rwanda: Legislation on domestic violence

Netherlands

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Rwanda

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Netherlands rank

1st

Rwanda rank

1st

Legislation on domestic violence over time

Netherlands
Rwanda

How they compare

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

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

Netherlands ranks 1st and Rwanda ranks 1st of 188 countries.

Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Netherlands	Rwanda	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 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.1 (1=yes; 0=no)	Rwanda
2010s	0.5 (1=yes; 0=no)	1 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.5 (1=yes; 0=no)	Rwanda
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, Netherlands or Rwanda?: Netherlands, at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Rwanda as of 2023.
What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Netherlands and Rwanda?: 0 (1=yes; 0=no), with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Rwanda?: 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
How do Netherlands and Rwanda rank globally for legislation on domestic violence?: Netherlands ranks 1st and Rwanda 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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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: 18 September 2026

The law on domestic violence may punish offenders, provide protection orders for victims, or address harassment that causes physical or mental harm.