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Legislation on domestic violence in Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda: Legislation on domestic violence was 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1 (1=yes; 0=no)
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
1st
of 188 countries
All-time high
1 (1=yes; 0=no)
in 1999
All-time low
0 (1=yes; 0=no)
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023

Legislation on domestic violence in Antigua and Barbuda, 1970–2023

00.20.40.60.81197019962023

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 Antigua and Barbuda 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 Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 (1=yes; 0=no), in 1970.

Antigua and Barbuda ranks 1st of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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 (1=yes; 0=no) 0 (1=yes; 0=no) 1 (1=yes; 0=no) 10
2000s 1 (1=yes; 0=no) 1 (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 Antigua and Barbuda?
Legislation on domestic violence in Antigua and Barbuda 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 Antigua and Barbuda?
The highest recorded value was 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in 1999.
What is the lowest legislation on domestic violence recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
The lowest recorded value was 0 (1=yes; 0=no) in 1970.
How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for legislation on domestic violence?
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 1st out of 188 countries with data for 2023.
Is legislation on domestic violence rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Antigua and Barbuda 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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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
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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.