GITNUXREPORT 2025

Intimate Partner Violence Statistics

Intimate partner violence affects millions; survivors face significant health and safety risks.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Children in households where intimate partner violence occurs are at an increased risk of emotional, behavioral, and developmental problems

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Children witnessing intimate partner violence are more likely to have behavioral issues and academic problems, according to several studies

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Nearly 80% of police-reported intimate partner violence incidents involve at least one minor present in the household, affecting children’s well-being

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Nearly 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the U.S.

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Between 2015 and 2019, roughly 4 cities in the U.S. reported that intimate partner violence accounted for about 50% of all murders of women

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In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased reports of intimate partner violence, with some regions experiencing as much as a 30-60% rise

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The majority of perpetrators of intimate partner violence are male, accounting for approximately 75% of cases

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In 2018, about 43% of female murder victims in the US were killed by an intimate partner, highlighting domestic violence’s lethal potential

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Domestic violence-related calls to police tend to increase during holidays and significant personal anniversaries, reflecting heightened tension

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Emergency room visits related to intimate partner violence cost approximately $5.8 billion annually in the U.S.

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During 2014-2019, nearly 60% of women who experienced intimate partner violence reported that it led to injury

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Women who experience intimate partner violence are at increased risk for depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide

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In the U.S., intimate partner violence is responsible for nearly half of all female homicides

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Intimate partner violence contributes approximately $4.1 billion annually in health care costs in the U.S., including emergency services, treatment, and mental health

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The economic cost of intimate partner violence in terms of medical care, legal services, and lost productivity in the U.S. exceeds $8.3 billion annually

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Approximately 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 10 men in the United States have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner

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About 30% of women in the U.S. who have been in an intimate partner relationship report experiencing physical violence by their partner

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Globally, about 1 in 3 women aged 15-49 have experienced physical or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence

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Women are twice as likely as men to be victims of intimate partner violence

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In the U.S., approximately 1 in 5 women who experience intimate partner violence report only emotional abuse

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The percentage of women who experience intimate partner violence that seek help is estimated at around 57%

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In the U.S., about 33% of teens who experience dating violence report feeling unsafe in their relationships

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Around 7.4% of women and 2.1% of men in the U.S. report having experienced stalking by an intimate partner

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In 2019, the estimated lifetime prevalence of intimate partner violence among women was 23%, with higher rates in certain racial and socioeconomic groups

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Women aged 25-34 face the highest risk of intimate partner violence, with approximately 35% experiencing violence at some point

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Nearly 50% of women murdered in the United States are killed by an intimate partner

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In surveys, up to 60% of victims report that the violence was not reported or disclosed to authorities

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Nearly 1 in 5 adult women and 1 in 7 adult men in the U.S. have experienced some form of psychological aggression by an intimate partner

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About 75% of women killed by an intimate partner are killed with firearms

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The likelihood of intimate partner violence is higher among women with disabilities compared to those without disabilities

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About 1 in 6 women who are victims of intimate partner violence experience severe violence that results in injuries requiring medical attention

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Among women aged 25-59 who experience intimate partner violence, about 70% report experiencing emotional abuse

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The risk of intimate partner violence increases with alcohol and drug use, with estimates that substance abuse is involved in about 50% of cases

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Nearly 90% of victims of domestic violence are women

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About 60% of women who experience intimate partner violence report that it continues over several years, indicating chronic abuse

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The median age of women who experience intimate partner violence for the first time is approximately 25 years old

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About 80% of women who are murdered by an intimate partner have a history of previous violence or threats

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Approximately 10% of women aged 15-19 have experienced some form of intimate partner violence, highlighting vulnerability in adolescence

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Around 40% of victims of intimate partner violence report experiencing sexual violence by the same partner, often involving coercion or assault

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The prevalence of intimate partner violence among LGBTQ+ individuals varies but can be as high as 50% in some studies, indicating higher vulnerability compared to heterosexual populations

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Women with a history of childhood abuse are 3 times more likely to experience intimate partner violence as adults, according to research

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Only about 20% of victims of intimate partner violence receive formal support from law enforcement or social services, highlighting underreporting issues

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In survey studies, about 60-70% of women experiencing intimate partner violence report that they initiated or were actively involved in the violence, indicating complex dynamics

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Intimate partner violence is linked with a significantly increased risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, due to forced or coerced sexual encounters

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About 25% of women murdered in the United States are killed by an intimate partner, making it a leading cause of female homicide

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Many victims of intimate partner violence experience barriers to leaving abusive relationships, including financial dependence, fear, and concern for children’s safety

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The majority of victims worldwide do not report their abuse due to fear of reprisal, shame, or lack of resources, which hampers intervention efforts

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Women experiencing intimate partner violence are more likely to have lower socioeconomic status, including lower education levels and income, which increases vulnerability

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In the U.S., victims of intimate partner violence who are disabled face a 60% higher risk of experiencing severe violence, compared to those without disabilities

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Key Highlights

Approximately 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 10 men in the United States have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner
About 30% of women in the U.S. who have been in an intimate partner relationship report experiencing physical violence by their partner
Globally, about 1 in 3 women aged 15-49 have experienced physical or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence
Nearly 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the U.S.
Women are twice as likely as men to be victims of intimate partner violence
In the U.S., approximately 1 in 5 women who experience intimate partner violence report only emotional abuse
Between 2015 and 2019, roughly 4 cities in the U.S. reported that intimate partner violence accounted for about 50% of all murders of women
The percentage of women who experience intimate partner violence that seek help is estimated at around 57%
In the U.S., about 33% of teens who experience dating violence report feeling unsafe in their relationships
Around 7.4% of women and 2.1% of men in the U.S. report having experienced stalking by an intimate partner
In 2019, the estimated lifetime prevalence of intimate partner violence among women was 23%, with higher rates in certain racial and socioeconomic groups
Women aged 25-34 face the highest risk of intimate partner violence, with approximately 35% experiencing violence at some point
Nearly 50% of women murdered in the United States are killed by an intimate partner

Intimate partner violence remains a silent epidemic in the United States, affecting nearly one in four women and one in ten men, with devastating consequences that extend beyond individual victims to families and communities nationwide.

Children and Witnessing Violence

Children in households where intimate partner violence occurs are at an increased risk of emotional, behavioral, and developmental problems
Children witnessing intimate partner violence are more likely to have behavioral issues and academic problems, according to several studies
Nearly 80% of police-reported intimate partner violence incidents involve at least one minor present in the household, affecting children’s well-being

Children and Witnessing Violence Interpretation

Alarming yet telling, these statistics underscore that when chaos erupts behind closed doors, it's not just the partners who suffer—children bear scars that can hamper their future potential and well-being.

Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence

Nearly 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the U.S.
Between 2015 and 2019, roughly 4 cities in the U.S. reported that intimate partner violence accounted for about 50% of all murders of women
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased reports of intimate partner violence, with some regions experiencing as much as a 30-60% rise
The majority of perpetrators of intimate partner violence are male, accounting for approximately 75% of cases
In 2018, about 43% of female murder victims in the US were killed by an intimate partner, highlighting domestic violence’s lethal potential
Domestic violence-related calls to police tend to increase during holidays and significant personal anniversaries, reflecting heightened tension

Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Interpretation

These harrowing statistics reveal that intimate partner violence remains a pervasive, lethal crisis driven predominantly by male perpetrators, with heightened risks during holidays and crises like COVID-19, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive intervention and societal change.

Impact on Women and Society

Emergency room visits related to intimate partner violence cost approximately $5.8 billion annually in the U.S.
During 2014-2019, nearly 60% of women who experienced intimate partner violence reported that it led to injury
Women who experience intimate partner violence are at increased risk for depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide
In the U.S., intimate partner violence is responsible for nearly half of all female homicides
Intimate partner violence contributes approximately $4.1 billion annually in health care costs in the U.S., including emergency services, treatment, and mental health
The economic cost of intimate partner violence in terms of medical care, legal services, and lost productivity in the U.S. exceeds $8.3 billion annually

Impact on Women and Society Interpretation

Intimate partner violence not only devastates lives and shatters families but also inflicts a staggering $8.3 billion annual toll on the U.S. economy, revealing that true cost of violence extends far beyond the immediate scars to the nation's financial health.

Prevalence and Risk Factors Among Women

Approximately 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 10 men in the United States have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner
About 30% of women in the U.S. who have been in an intimate partner relationship report experiencing physical violence by their partner
Globally, about 1 in 3 women aged 15-49 have experienced physical or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence
Women are twice as likely as men to be victims of intimate partner violence
In the U.S., approximately 1 in 5 women who experience intimate partner violence report only emotional abuse
The percentage of women who experience intimate partner violence that seek help is estimated at around 57%
In the U.S., about 33% of teens who experience dating violence report feeling unsafe in their relationships
Around 7.4% of women and 2.1% of men in the U.S. report having experienced stalking by an intimate partner
In 2019, the estimated lifetime prevalence of intimate partner violence among women was 23%, with higher rates in certain racial and socioeconomic groups
Women aged 25-34 face the highest risk of intimate partner violence, with approximately 35% experiencing violence at some point
Nearly 50% of women murdered in the United States are killed by an intimate partner
In surveys, up to 60% of victims report that the violence was not reported or disclosed to authorities
Nearly 1 in 5 adult women and 1 in 7 adult men in the U.S. have experienced some form of psychological aggression by an intimate partner
About 75% of women killed by an intimate partner are killed with firearms
The likelihood of intimate partner violence is higher among women with disabilities compared to those without disabilities
About 1 in 6 women who are victims of intimate partner violence experience severe violence that results in injuries requiring medical attention
Among women aged 25-59 who experience intimate partner violence, about 70% report experiencing emotional abuse
The risk of intimate partner violence increases with alcohol and drug use, with estimates that substance abuse is involved in about 50% of cases
Nearly 90% of victims of domestic violence are women
About 60% of women who experience intimate partner violence report that it continues over several years, indicating chronic abuse
The median age of women who experience intimate partner violence for the first time is approximately 25 years old
About 80% of women who are murdered by an intimate partner have a history of previous violence or threats
Approximately 10% of women aged 15-19 have experienced some form of intimate partner violence, highlighting vulnerability in adolescence
Around 40% of victims of intimate partner violence report experiencing sexual violence by the same partner, often involving coercion or assault
The prevalence of intimate partner violence among LGBTQ+ individuals varies but can be as high as 50% in some studies, indicating higher vulnerability compared to heterosexual populations
Women with a history of childhood abuse are 3 times more likely to experience intimate partner violence as adults, according to research
Only about 20% of victims of intimate partner violence receive formal support from law enforcement or social services, highlighting underreporting issues
In survey studies, about 60-70% of women experiencing intimate partner violence report that they initiated or were actively involved in the violence, indicating complex dynamics
Intimate partner violence is linked with a significantly increased risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, due to forced or coerced sexual encounters
About 25% of women murdered in the United States are killed by an intimate partner, making it a leading cause of female homicide
Many victims of intimate partner violence experience barriers to leaving abusive relationships, including financial dependence, fear, and concern for children’s safety
The majority of victims worldwide do not report their abuse due to fear of reprisal, shame, or lack of resources, which hampers intervention efforts
Women experiencing intimate partner violence are more likely to have lower socioeconomic status, including lower education levels and income, which increases vulnerability
In the U.S., victims of intimate partner violence who are disabled face a 60% higher risk of experiencing severe violence, compared to those without disabilities

Prevalence and Risk Factors Among Women Interpretation

Despite residing in a country that champions freedom and justice, nearly one in four women and one in ten men endure the silent scars of intimate partner violence—highlighting that despite progress, the shadows of abuse still cast a long and often hidden toll on millions.