Which has higher legislation on domestic violence, Saudi Arabia or Spain?

Saudi Arabia, at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Spain as of 2023.

What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Saudi Arabia and Spain?

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

How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Spain?

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.

Saudi Arabia vs Spain: Legislation on domestic violence

Saudi Arabia

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Spain

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Saudi Arabia rank

1st

Spain rank

1st

Legislation on domestic violence over time

Saudi Arabia
Spain

How they compare

Saudi Arabia currently reports 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Spain, a difference of 0 (1=yes; 0=no).

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

Saudi Arabia ranks 1st and Spain ranks 1st of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Saudi Arabia	Spain	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)	0.4 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.4 (1=yes; 0=no)	Spain
2000s	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	1 (1=yes; 0=no)	1 (1=yes; 0=no)	Spain
2010s	0.6 (1=yes; 0=no)	1 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.4 (1=yes; 0=no)	Spain
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, Saudi Arabia or Spain?: Saudi Arabia, at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Spain as of 2023.
What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Saudi Arabia and Spain?: 0 (1=yes; 0=no), with Saudi Arabia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Spain?: 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
How do Saudi Arabia and Spain rank globally for legislation on domestic violence?: Saudi Arabia ranks 1st and Spain 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.