Domestic Violence Women Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Domestic Violence Women Statistics

In the latest worldwide snapshot, 7.5% of women report physical and or sexual intimate partner violence, yet its toll reaches far beyond bruises with higher odds of chronic illness, depression, PTSD, suicide attempts, and even disability and reproductive harm. Domestic Violence Women pulls together these sharp links, including recent country counts like 51 women killed in Australia in 2022, to show how intimate partner violence quietly drives years of healthy life lost.

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Key Statistics

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7.5% of women worldwide report experiencing either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence

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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

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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

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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 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)

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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)

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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)

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026
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Domestic violence is not a side issue, it shows up in everyday health and safety outcomes. Across multiple countries, intimate partner or family violence accounts for major shares of female homicides and is tied to higher odds of chronic disease, depression, PTSD, disability, and even adverse reproductive outcomes. And in the same period when 7.5% of women worldwide report physical and or sexual intimate partner violence, domestic violence reports in France alone reached 105,000 in 2022, a reminder that the patterns are global but the impact is felt locally.

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 harms millions through deaths, chronic illness, depression, PTSD, and disability worldwide.

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Prevalence

17.5% of women worldwide report experiencing either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence[1]
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Prevalence Interpretation

For the prevalence of domestic violence, 7.5% of women worldwide report experiencing physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, showing how widespread it is across populations.

Mortality

1In 2022, 56% of all female homicides worldwide were committed by an intimate partner or family member[2]
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2A 2017 meta-analysis found that IPV accounts for 13% of maternal deaths globally[3]
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3In the U.S. (2023), 1,001 women were killed by an intimate partner[4]
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4The WHO estimates that 38% of female murder victims are killed by an intimate partner or family member[5]
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5In Australia (2022), 51 women were killed by a current or former partner[6]
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6In Canada (2021), 41% of homicides of women were committed by a current or former intimate partner[7]
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7IPV is associated with increased risk of premature death; a 2020 meta-analysis estimated elevated mortality risk among IPV-exposed women[8]
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Mortality Interpretation

For the Mortality angle, intimate partners and family members are responsible for a large share of violence-related deaths, with WHO estimating 38% of murdered women killed by an intimate partner or family member and 2023 U.S. data showing 1,001 women killed by an intimate partner.

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Health Impacts

1Women experiencing IPV are 2.2 times more likely to have a chronic health condition than women without IPV[9]
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2A 2013 systematic review found IPV is associated with a 1.4x increased risk of depression[10]
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3A 2019 meta-analysis reported IPV exposure increases odds of PTSD by approximately 2.5x[11]
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4IPV is associated with a 2x higher risk of suicide attempts among women (meta-analytic estimate)[12]
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5A study in the journal PLoS ONE (2016) found women with IPV had 1.7x higher odds of disability[13]
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6A 2018 cohort study reported higher prevalence of adverse reproductive outcomes among IPV-exposed women, including miscarriages[14]
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7A 2019 review estimated IPV contributes to 3.5 million years of healthy life lost (disability-adjusted life years) globally[15]
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8Women experiencing IPV have 2–3x higher risk of sexually transmitted infections than those not experiencing IPV (systematic review range)[16]
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9In a 2015 meta-analysis, IPV was associated with increased risk of low birth weight, with an estimated OR around 1.4[17]
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Health Impacts Interpretation

For the health impacts of domestic violence, women experiencing IPV are significantly more likely to suffer chronic illness and mental and reproductive harm, with the risk of PTSD reported at about 2.5 times higher and depression at 1.4 times higher, contributing to roughly 3.5 million years of healthy life lost globally.

Economic & Social

1A 2019 study in Social Forces found exposure to IPV is associated with increased welfare dependence among women[18]
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Economic & Social Interpretation

A 2019 study in Social Forces found that exposure to intimate partner violence increases women’s welfare dependence, highlighting a clear economic and social impact.

Reporting & Services

1In the U.S. (2022), 169,000 women were victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) (estimated)[19]
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2In 2021, the National Sexual Assault Hotline provided 140,000 calls (RAINN)[20]
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Reporting & Services Interpretation

In the Reporting and Services category, the scale of need is clear as 169,000 women in the US were estimated IPV victims in 2022 and the National Sexual Assault Hotline handled 140,000 calls in 2021, showing that reporting and support systems are being heavily utilized.

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Health Impact

1Women exposed to intimate partner violence have a 2.2x higher risk of developing chronic conditions (meta-analytic estimate)[21]
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2A meta-analysis reported intimate partner violence exposure increases odds of PTSD by approximately 2.5x (reported pooled estimate)[22]
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3Women 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[23]
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4Intimate partner violence is associated with increased odds of sexually transmitted infections among women; pooled estimates reported in a systematic review[24]
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5Intimate partner violence is associated with adverse reproductive outcomes; systematic reviews report increased odds of miscarriage among women exposed to IPV[25]
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6Intimate partner violence contributes to burden of disease; WHO-led global burden work estimates millions of disability-adjusted life years attributable to IPV (recent synthesis)[26]
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Health Impact Interpretation

From a health impact perspective, exposure to intimate partner violence is consistently linked to major long-term harms, including a 2.2 times higher risk of chronic conditions and about 2.5 times higher odds of PTSD, underscoring how IPV translates into measurable disease burden.

System Response

1In France, there were 105,000 domestic violence reports in 2022 (Ministry of Interior statistics on domestic violence—main reporting category)[27]
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System Response Interpretation

In France, 105,000 domestic violence reports in 2022 show that the system response is being triggered at a very high level, with reporting volume indicating sustained pressure on domestic violence response mechanisms.

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