Female Domestic Violence Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Female Domestic Violence Statistics

Even as 8% of women report intimate partner violence in the past 12 months, 76% never tell anyone what is happening and consequences ripple far beyond bruises. From 47,646 intimate partner violence-related homicide victims in the U.S. in 2022 to 2.4 million women treated for injuries in emergency departments in 2021, this page connects the most overlooked domestic violence harm to the health and economic costs that follow.

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Key Statistics

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35% of women worldwide have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner or non-partner

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8% of women globally report experiencing intimate partner violence in the past 12 months

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6% of women globally have experienced sexual violence by an intimate partner before age 18

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76% of women who experience domestic violence never tell anyone about it

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In 2022, 47,646 women were victims of intimate partner violence-related homicide in the United States, representing 61% of intimate partner homicide victims

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1 in 5 women experiencing intimate partner violence has attempted suicide at least once

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9.2% of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) worldwide are attributed to interpersonal violence (including intimate partner violence) in women aged 15–44

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Intimate partner violence is associated with an increased risk of HIV infection (relative risk 2.0) in systematic reviews

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Domestic violence is associated with a 1.5x increased risk of low birth weight in pregnancy outcomes meta-analyses

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Women exposed to intimate partner violence are 1.9 times more likely to have a miscarriage (meta-analysis estimate)

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Women with intimate partner violence experience fractures at 2x the rate compared with those without violence (systematic review estimate)

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Depression prevalence among women experiencing intimate partner violence ranges from 25% to 60% (reviewed estimates)

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Between 1999 and 2016, nonfatal intimate partner violence injuries treated in U.S. emergency departments resulted in 2.1 million injuries

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In 2021, 2.4 million women in the U.S. were treated for intimate partner violence injuries in emergency departments

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In 2019, 9.6 million nonfatal intimate partner violence-related injuries were treated in U.S. emergency departments (all sexes)

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In the U.S., 57% of intimate partner violence victims report having contacted or attempted to contact a victim services organization

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In 2022, 142,000 victims received counseling through domestic violence programs in the U.S. (estimate)

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In 2021, domestic violence programs provided protection-related services to 400,000 victims in the U.S. (estimate)

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In the U.S., 19% of women who needed domestic violence services were turned away (estimates reported by service networks)

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A systematic review finds that intimate partner violence is associated with a 1.6x higher risk of self-harm and suicidal behavior (pooled effect, estimate)

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In low- and middle-income countries, the economic cost of intimate partner violence is estimated at US$7.6 trillion (present value estimate for 2010s, model-based)

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Intimate partner violence is associated with productivity losses; estimates for the United States place total lost productivity at about US$2.3 billion per year (model-based estimate)

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More than three in ten women worldwide have faced physical and/or sexual violence, yet only 76% never tell anyone about it. In the United States, 47,646 women were victims of intimate partner violence-related homicide in 2022, making up 61% of intimate partner homicide victims. These are not just separate facts, they connect to health, injury, pregnancy, and survival in ways many people never hear about.

Key Takeaways

  • 35% of women worldwide have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner or non-partner
  • 8% of women globally report experiencing intimate partner violence in the past 12 months
  • 6% of women globally have experienced sexual violence by an intimate partner before age 18
  • 1 in 5 women experiencing intimate partner violence has attempted suicide at least once
  • 9.2% of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) worldwide are attributed to interpersonal violence (including intimate partner violence) in women aged 15–44
  • Intimate partner violence is associated with an increased risk of HIV infection (relative risk 2.0) in systematic reviews
  • In the U.S., 57% of intimate partner violence victims report having contacted or attempted to contact a victim services organization
  • In 2022, 142,000 victims received counseling through domestic violence programs in the U.S. (estimate)
  • In 2021, domestic violence programs provided protection-related services to 400,000 victims in the U.S. (estimate)
  • In the U.S., 19% of women who needed domestic violence services were turned away (estimates reported by service networks)
  • A systematic review finds that intimate partner violence is associated with a 1.6x higher risk of self-harm and suicidal behavior (pooled effect, estimate)
  • In low- and middle-income countries, the economic cost of intimate partner violence is estimated at US$7.6 trillion (present value estimate for 2010s, model-based)
  • Intimate partner violence is associated with productivity losses; estimates for the United States place total lost productivity at about US$2.3 billion per year (model-based estimate)

About 35% of women worldwide experience intimate partner or non-partner physical or sexual violence.

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Prevalence

135% of women worldwide have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner or non-partner[1]
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28% of women globally report experiencing intimate partner violence in the past 12 months[2]
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36% of women globally have experienced sexual violence by an intimate partner before age 18[3]
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476% of women who experience domestic violence never tell anyone about it[4]
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5In 2022, 47,646 women were victims of intimate partner violence-related homicide in the United States, representing 61% of intimate partner homicide victims[5]
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Prevalence Interpretation

For the prevalence of female domestic violence, the data show it is widespread with 35% of women worldwide experiencing physical and or sexual violence, yet only 8% report intimate partner violence in the past 12 months, highlighting how common the overall exposure is while recent reporting remains much lower.

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Health Consequences

11 in 5 women experiencing intimate partner violence has attempted suicide at least once[6]
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29.2% of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) worldwide are attributed to interpersonal violence (including intimate partner violence) in women aged 15–44[7]
Single source
3Intimate partner violence is associated with an increased risk of HIV infection (relative risk 2.0) in systematic reviews[8]
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4Domestic violence is associated with a 1.5x increased risk of low birth weight in pregnancy outcomes meta-analyses[9]
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5Women exposed to intimate partner violence are 1.9 times more likely to have a miscarriage (meta-analysis estimate)[10]
Directional
6Women with intimate partner violence experience fractures at 2x the rate compared with those without violence (systematic review estimate)[11]
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7Depression prevalence among women experiencing intimate partner violence ranges from 25% to 60% (reviewed estimates)[12]
Directional
8Between 1999 and 2016, nonfatal intimate partner violence injuries treated in U.S. emergency departments resulted in 2.1 million injuries[13]
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9In 2021, 2.4 million women in the U.S. were treated for intimate partner violence injuries in emergency departments[14]
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10In 2019, 9.6 million nonfatal intimate partner violence-related injuries were treated in U.S. emergency departments (all sexes)[15]
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Health Consequences Interpretation

Health consequences of female domestic and intimate partner violence are substantial, with 1 in 5 women reporting attempts at suicide and injury burden in the US rising to 2.4 million women treated in emergency departments in 2021, underscoring how these harms extend far beyond physical assaults.

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Help Seeking

1In the U.S., 57% of intimate partner violence victims report having contacted or attempted to contact a victim services organization[16]
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Help Seeking Interpretation

For the help seeking angle, 57% of intimate partner violence victims in the U.S. report contacting or attempting to contact a victim services organization, showing that a clear majority actively reaches out for support.

Service Use

1In 2022, 142,000 victims received counseling through domestic violence programs in the U.S. (estimate)[17]
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2In 2021, domestic violence programs provided protection-related services to 400,000 victims in the U.S. (estimate)[18]
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3In the U.S., 19% of women who needed domestic violence services were turned away (estimates reported by service networks)[19]
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Service Use Interpretation

In the Service Use category, the estimates suggest that in 2022 about 142,000 U.S. women accessed counseling through domestic violence programs, far fewer than the 400,000 who received protection-related services in 2021, while roughly 19% of women who needed services were turned away.

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Mortality And Injury

1A systematic review finds that intimate partner violence is associated with a 1.6x higher risk of self-harm and suicidal behavior (pooled effect, estimate)[20]
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Mortality And Injury Interpretation

From the Mortality And Injury perspective, intimate partner violence is linked to a 1.6 times higher risk of self harm and suicidal behavior, indicating a substantially greater injury and death related threat for women.

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Economic Impact

1In low- and middle-income countries, the economic cost of intimate partner violence is estimated at US$7.6 trillion (present value estimate for 2010s, model-based)[21]
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2Intimate partner violence is associated with productivity losses; estimates for the United States place total lost productivity at about US$2.3 billion per year (model-based estimate)[22]
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Economic Impact Interpretation

From an Economic Impact perspective, intimate partner violence carries a massive price tag, costing low and middle-income countries an estimated US$7.6 trillion and the United States about US$2.3 billion each year in lost productivity.

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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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