Which has higher legislation on domestic violence, Palau or Ukraine?

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

What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Palau and Ukraine?

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

How many years of comparable data are there for Palau and Ukraine?

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.

Palau vs Ukraine: Legislation on domestic violence

Palau

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Ukraine

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Palau rank

1st

Ukraine rank

1st

Legislation on domestic violence over time

Palau
Ukraine

How they compare

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

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

Palau ranks 1st and Ukraine ranks 1st of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Palau	Ukraine	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)	Ukraine
2010s	0.7 (1=yes; 0=no)	1 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.3 (1=yes; 0=no)	Ukraine
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, Palau or Ukraine?: Palau, at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Ukraine as of 2023.
What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Palau and Ukraine?: 0 (1=yes; 0=no), with Palau ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Palau and Ukraine?: 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
How do Palau and Ukraine rank globally for legislation on domestic violence?: Palau ranks 1st and Ukraine 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

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.