Philippines vs Puerto Rico (US): Legislation on domestic violence
Philippines
1 (1=yes; 0=no)
in 2023
Puerto Rico (US)
1 (1=yes; 0=no)
in 2023
Philippines rank
1st
Puerto Rico (US) rank
1st
Legislation on domestic violence over time
- Philippines
- Puerto Rico (US)
How they compare
Philippines currently reports 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Puerto Rico (US), a difference of 0 (1=yes; 0=no).
Across all 54 years both countries report, Puerto Rico (US) has been ahead every year.
Philippines ranks 1st and Puerto Rico (US) ranks 1st of 188 countries.
Puerto Rico (US) has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Puerto Rico (US) | 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) | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | Puerto Rico (US) |
| 2000s | 0.6 (1=yes; 0=no) | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0.4 (1=yes; 0=no) | Puerto Rico (US) |
| 2010s | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | — |
| 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, Philippines or Puerto Rico (US)?
- Philippines, at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Puerto Rico (US) as of 2023.
- What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Philippines and Puerto Rico (US)?
- 0 (1=yes; 0=no), with Philippines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Puerto Rico (US)?
- 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
- How do Philippines and Puerto Rico (US) rank globally for legislation on domestic violence?
- Philippines ranks 1st and Puerto Rico (US) 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
The law on domestic violence may punish offenders, provide protection orders for victims, or address harassment that causes physical or mental harm.