Legislation on domestic violence in Albania
Albania: Legislation on domestic violence was 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Legislation on domestic violence in Albania, 1970–2023
Source: Women, Business and the Law; World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in (1=yes; 0=no).
Analysis
The most recent figure for legislation on domestic violence in Albania is 1 (1=yes; 0=no), measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, legislation on domestic violence in Albania peaked at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0 (1=yes; 0=no), in 1970.
That places Albania 1st out of 188 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 10 |
| 2010s | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 10 |
| 2020s | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is legislation on domestic violence in Albania?
- Legislation on domestic violence in Albania was 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in 2023, according to Women, Business and the Law; World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest legislation on domestic violence recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in 2007.
- What is the lowest legislation on domestic violence recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 (1=yes; 0=no) in 1970.
- How does Albania rank for legislation on domestic violence?
- Albania ranks 1st out of 188 countries with data for 2023.
- Is legislation on domestic violence rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from Women, Business and the Law; World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Legislation on domestic violence. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The law on domestic violence may punish offenders, provide protection orders for victims, or address harassment that causes physical or mental harm.