Domestic violence affects women far beyond immediate physical harm, shaping health and safety across countries. We connect global reporting figures with documented outcomes such as chronic health conditions, depression, PTSD, disability, suicide attempts, and sexually transmitted infections. The data also link intimate partner violence to family homicide and maternal deaths, including U.S. estimates and European reporting.
Key Takeaways
- 7.5% of women worldwide report experiencing either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence
- In 2022, 56% of all female homicides worldwide were committed by an intimate partner or family member
- A 2017 meta-analysis found that IPV accounts for 13% of maternal deaths globally
- In the U.S. (2023), 1,001 women were killed by an intimate partner
- Women experiencing IPV are 2.2 times more likely to have a chronic health condition than women without IPV
- A 2013 systematic review found IPV is associated with a 1.4x increased risk of depression
- A 2019 meta-analysis reported IPV exposure increases odds of PTSD by approximately 2.5x
- A 2019 study in Social Forces found exposure to IPV is associated with increased welfare dependence among women
- In the U.S. (2022), 169,000 women were victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) (estimated)
- In 2021, the National Sexual Assault Hotline provided 140,000 calls (RAINN)
- Women exposed to intimate partner violence have a 2.2x higher risk of developing chronic conditions (meta-analytic estimate)
- A meta-analysis reported intimate partner violence exposure increases odds of PTSD by approximately 2.5x (reported pooled estimate)
- Women experiencing intimate partner violence are at increased risk of disability; a pooled estimate of 1.7x higher odds has been reported in a systematic review
- In France, there were 105,000 domestic violence reports in 2022 (Ministry of Interior statistics on domestic violence—main reporting category)
Intimate partner violence is widespread and deadly while also driving major chronic and mental health harms for women.
Related reading
01 · Category
Health Impacts9 stats
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Women experiencing IPV are 2.2 times more likely to have a chronic health condition than women without IPV
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A 2013 systematic review found IPV is associated with a 1.4x increased risk of depression
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A 2019 meta-analysis reported IPV exposure increases odds of PTSD by approximately 2.5x
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IPV is associated with a 2x higher risk of suicide attempts among women (meta-analytic estimate)
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A study in the journal PLoS ONE (2016) found women with IPV had 1.7x higher odds of disability
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A 2018 cohort study reported higher prevalence of adverse reproductive outcomes among IPV-exposed women, including miscarriages
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A 2019 review estimated IPV contributes to 3.5 million years of healthy life lost (disability-adjusted life years) globally
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Women experiencing IPV have 2–3x higher risk of sexually transmitted infections than those not experiencing IPV (systematic review range)
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In a 2015 meta-analysis, IPV was associated with increased risk of low birth weight, with an estimated OR around 1.4
Interpretation
Health Impacts Interpretation
For the health impacts of domestic violence, women experiencing IPV are consistently facing markedly worse outcomes, including a 2.2 times higher likelihood of chronic conditions and roughly 2.5 times higher odds of PTSD, showing that IPV can affect both long-term physical health and serious mental health well beyond immediate injury.
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Mortality7 stats
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In 2022, 56% of all female homicides worldwide were committed by an intimate partner or family member
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A 2017 meta-analysis found that IPV accounts for 13% of maternal deaths globally
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In the U.S. (2023), 1,001 women were killed by an intimate partner
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The WHO estimates that 38% of female murder victims are killed by an intimate partner or family member
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In Australia (2022), 51 women were killed by a current or former partner
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In Canada (2021), 41% of homicides of women were committed by a current or former intimate partner
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IPV is associated with increased risk of premature death; a 2020 meta-analysis estimated elevated mortality risk among IPV-exposed women
Interpretation
Mortality Interpretation
Mortality from domestic violence shows a clear pattern that intimate partners or family members are responsible for a large share of deaths, with figures ranging from 38% of female murder victims globally (WHO) to 56% in 2022 (UNODC) and reaching 1,001 women killed by an intimate partner in the United States in 2023.
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Health Impact6 stats
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Women exposed to intimate partner violence have a 2.2x higher risk of developing chronic conditions (meta-analytic estimate)
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A meta-analysis reported intimate partner violence exposure increases odds of PTSD by approximately 2.5x (reported pooled estimate)
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Women experiencing intimate partner violence are at increased risk of disability; a pooled estimate of 1.7x higher odds has been reported in a systematic review
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Intimate partner violence is associated with increased odds of sexually transmitted infections among women; pooled estimates reported in a systematic review
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Intimate partner violence is associated with adverse reproductive outcomes; systematic reviews report increased odds of miscarriage among women exposed to IPV
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Intimate partner violence contributes to burden of disease; WHO-led global burden work estimates millions of disability-adjusted life years attributable to IPV (recent synthesis)
Interpretation
Health Impact Interpretation
Under the Health Impact category, exposure to intimate partner violence is strongly linked to worse long term health, including a 2.2x higher risk of chronic conditions and about 2.5x higher odds of PTSD, alongside significant increases in disability, infections, and reproductive harms.
More related reading
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Reporting & Services2 stats
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In the U.S. (2022), 169,000 women were victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) (estimated)
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In 2021, the National Sexual Assault Hotline provided 140,000 calls (RAINN)
Interpretation
Reporting & Services Interpretation
In the Reporting and Services category, about 169,000 women in the U.S. experienced intimate partner violence in 2022, and the National Sexual Assault Hotline handled 140,000 calls in 2021, underscoring a strong demand for support services as many victims seek help through reporting channels.
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Prevalence1 stats
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7.5% of women worldwide report experiencing either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence
Interpretation
Prevalence Interpretation
In the prevalence category, 7.5% of women worldwide report experiencing physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, showing that this harm affects a noticeable share of women globally.
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Industry Overview2 stats
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A 2019 study in Social Forces found exposure to IPV is associated with increased welfare dependence among women
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In France, there were 105,000 domestic violence reports in 2022 (Ministry of Interior statistics on domestic violence—main reporting category)
Interpretation
Industry Overview Interpretation
Industry overview data shows that in France there were 105,000 domestic violence reports in 2022, and a 2019 Social Forces study links exposure to intimate partner violence to higher welfare dependence among women, highlighting how domestic violence can quickly translate into broader socioeconomic strain.
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Kevin O'Brien. (2026, February 13). Domestic Violence Women Statistics. Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/domestic-violence-women-statistics
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