Which has higher legislation on domestic violence, Spain or Sweden?

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

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

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

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

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.

Spain vs Sweden: Legislation on domestic violence

Spain

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Sweden

1 (1=yes; 0=no)

in 2023

Spain rank

1st

Sweden rank

1st

Legislation on domestic violence over time

Spain
Sweden

How they compare

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

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

Spain ranks 1st and Sweden ranks 1st of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Spain	Sweden	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 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.1 (1=yes; 0=no)	Sweden
1990s	0.4 (1=yes; 0=no)	1 (1=yes; 0=no)	0.6 (1=yes; 0=no)	Sweden
2000s	1 (1=yes; 0=no)	1 (1=yes; 0=no)	0 (1=yes; 0=no)	—
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, Spain or Sweden?: Spain, at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in Sweden as of 2023.
What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Spain and Sweden?: 0 (1=yes; 0=no), with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and Sweden?: 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
How do Spain and Sweden rank globally for legislation on domestic violence?: Spain ranks 1st and Sweden 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.