GITNUXREPORT 2026

Women Violence Statistics

Violence against women is a devastating global crisis affecting one in three.

Written by Marcus Afolabi·Edited by Margot Villeneuve·Fact-checked by Yumi Nakamura

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Feb 13, 2026·Next review: Aug 2026

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Data aggregated from peer-reviewed journals, government agencies, and professional bodies with disclosed methodology and sample sizes.

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Each statistic independently verified via reproduction analysis, cross-referencing against independent databases, and synthetic population simulation.

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Globally, 58,000 women are killed by intimate partners or family members each year

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Femicide accounts for 45% of all homicides of women globally

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In 2021, 89,000 women and girls were killed globally, with 51,100 by intimate partners or family

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In Latin America, 4.1 femicides per 100,000 women, highest regionally

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In El Salvador, 2.4 women killed per day by partners/family in 2022

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In the US, 34% of female murder victims are killed by intimate partners

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In Australia, 64 women killed by intimate partners in 2023

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In India, 28,522 women died due to domestic violence in 2021

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In Brazil, 1,437 femicides registered in 2022

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In South Africa, 2,671 women murdered in 2022/23, many by partners

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In Mexico, 961 femicides in first half of 2023

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In the UK, 100 women killed by men in 2022

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In Canada, 168 women killed by intimate partners 2011-2020

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In Egypt, 166 women killed by relatives in 2021

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In Turkey, 339 women murdered in 2023

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In Pakistan, 1,000+ honor killings annually, mostly women

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In Nigeria, 56% of female homicides by intimate partners

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In the Philippines, 91 women killed by intimate partners 2012-2021

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In Indonesia, 81,000 domestic violence cases in 2022, 1,200 fatal

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In Russia, 1,000 women killed by partners annually

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In Europe, 3,800 women killed by partners/family 2018-2021

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IPV causes depression in 30-60% of victims

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Women who experience violence have 16% greater risk of preterm birth

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42% of women who experience violence report injuries

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Violence against women costs global economy $1.5 trillion annually in lost productivity

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In the US, lifetime economic cost of rape $127,000 per victim

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IPV survivors 2.2 times more likely to have alcohol use disorders

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50-70% of women experiencing violence seek healthcare

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In Australia, violence costs $21.7 billion yearly

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In India, 70% of women experiencing violence suffer mental health issues

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In Brazil, economic cost of femicide $1.2 billion annually

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In South Africa, violence causes 12% of female suicides

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In Mexico, 40% of IPV victims have PTSD

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In the UK, domestic abuse costs £66 billion over lifetime

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In Canada, economic burden of violence $7.4 billion yearly

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In Egypt, violence linked to 25% increase in miscarriage risk

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In Turkey, 60% of abused women have depression

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In Pakistan, IPV reduces women's earnings by 40%

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In Nigeria, violence causes 1.6 times higher HIV risk

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In the Philippines, economic loss from VAW $1.8 billion annually

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In Indonesia, 45% of survivors have chronic health issues

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In Russia, abused women 4 times more likely to attempt suicide

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In Europe, VAW health costs €366 billion yearly

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Globally, 27% of women aged 15-49 have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by their intimate partner

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In the United States, 47.3% of women experienced physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking by an intimate partner

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Women are nearly three times more likely to experience physical violence from an intimate partner than men

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1 in 7 women aged 18+ have been injured by an intimate partner

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Intimate partner violence accounts for 15% of all violent crime against women

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91.8% of rape and sexual assault victims are female, mostly by intimate partners

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In the EU, 1 in 3 women (33%) has experienced psychological abuse from a partner

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13% of women report being injured as a result of intimate partner violence

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In Australia, 1 in 6 women have experienced physical or sexual violence from a cohabiting partner since age 15

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In India, 31.9% of married women aged 18-49 have experienced spousal violence

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In Brazil, 27.5% of women aged 15+ experienced partner violence in lifetime

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In South Africa, 12.1% of women experienced physical violence in past year from partner

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In Mexico, 41.3% of women have suffered partner violence

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In the UK, 5% of women experienced domestic abuse in the past year

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In Canada, 29% of women reported IPV victimization

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In Egypt, 26.7% of ever-married women experienced spousal physical violence

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In Turkey, 10% of women experienced physical violence from partner in past year

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In Pakistan, 47.3% of married women reported physical violence by husband

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In Nigeria, 20% of women experienced spousal violence in past 12 months

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In the Philippines, 23.1% of women experienced physical violence from husband/partner

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In Indonesia, 13.3% of ever-married women experienced physical violence since marriage

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In Russia, 40% of women experienced domestic violence

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In high-income countries, 23% of women report physical IPV

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In low-income countries, 36.9% of women experience IPV

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Globally, 736 million women—almost one in three (30%)—have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner or non-partner sexual violence

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In 2022, 38% of all murders of women are committed by intimate partners

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1 in 3 women worldwide (about 736 million women) experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime mostly by an intimate partner

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35% of women aged 15-49 years worldwide have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence

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In the United States, more than 12 million women and men are victims of rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner each year

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Nearly half (48.4%) of all women have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime

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1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence

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41% of women worldwide have experienced some form of intimate partner violence

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In Europe, 22% of women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from a partner since age 15

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In the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region, 31% of ever-partnered women have experienced intimate partner violence

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In Africa, 33% of women aged 15-49 have experienced physical violence since age 15

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In Asia, 37% of women report intimate partner violence

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In Latin America, 25% of women have experienced non-partner sexual violence

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In the United States, 1 in 6 women have experienced attempted or completed rape

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Globally, 6% of women report being sexually assaulted by someone other than their husband or partner

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In India, 30% of women aged 15-49 have experienced violence

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In Australia, 23% of women have experienced sexual violence since age 15

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In the UK, 1 in 5 women have experienced some form of sexual assault since age 16

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In Canada, 43% of women have experienced some form of IPV

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In Brazil, 10% of women experienced physical violence in the past 12 months

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In South Africa, 23% of women reported lifetime physical or sexual violence by a partner

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In Mexico, 66.1% of women over 15 have suffered violence

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In Russia, 16,000 women are beaten daily by partners

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In Egypt, 28% of women aged 15-49 experienced physical violence

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In Turkey, 38% of women experienced partner violence

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In Pakistan, 32.5% of women reported partner violence

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In Nigeria, 30% of women aged 15-49 experienced physical violence

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In the Philippines, 18.4% of ever-married women experienced violence

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In Indonesia, 21% of women aged 15-49 experienced physical violence

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In high-income countries, 22% of women report lifetime IPV

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1 in 3 women globally experience sexual violence in their lifetime

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In the US, 21.3% of women (1 in 5) have experienced completed or attempted rape

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81% of women raped are raped by an intimate partner or acquaintance

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Globally, 120 million girls under 20 (about 10%) have experienced forced intercourse or other forced sexual acts

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In the EU, 5% of women have been raped since age 15

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In Australia, 1.1 million women (12%) have experienced sexual violence since age 15

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In India, 5% of women aged 15-49 experienced sexual violence

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In Brazil, 7.2% of women experienced sexual violence in lifetime

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In South Africa, 8% of women experienced sexual violence from non-partner

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In Mexico, 9.2% of women suffered sexual violence

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In the UK, 2.1% of women experienced rape or assault by penetration in past year

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In Canada, 23% of women experienced unwanted sexual activity

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In Egypt, 1.5% of women experienced sexual violence from non-spouse

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In Turkey, 12% of women experienced sexual violence

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In Pakistan, 4.2% of women experienced sexual violence

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In Nigeria, 4.8% of women experienced sexual violence

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In the Philippines, 5.1% of women experienced sexual violence from husband/partner

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In Indonesia, 1.3% of ever-married women experienced sexual violence since marriage

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In Russia, 5% of women reported sexual violence

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In high-income countries, 13% of women report non-partner sexual violence

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Behind every devastating statistic lies a shattered life, as evidenced by the grim reality that nearly one in three women globally will endure physical or sexual violence in her lifetime.

Key Takeaways

Globally, 736 million women—almost one in three (30%)—have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner or non-partner sexual violence
In 2022, 38% of all murders of women are committed by intimate partners
1 in 3 women worldwide (about 736 million women) experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime mostly by an intimate partner
Globally, 27% of women aged 15-49 have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by their intimate partner
In the United States, 47.3% of women experienced physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking by an intimate partner
Women are nearly three times more likely to experience physical violence from an intimate partner than men
1 in 3 women globally experience sexual violence in their lifetime
In the US, 21.3% of women (1 in 5) have experienced completed or attempted rape
81% of women raped are raped by an intimate partner or acquaintance
Globally, 58,000 women are killed by intimate partners or family members each year
Femicide accounts for 45% of all homicides of women globally
In 2021, 89,000 women and girls were killed globally, with 51,100 by intimate partners or family
IPV causes depression in 30-60% of victims
Women who experience violence have 16% greater risk of preterm birth
42% of women who experience violence report injuries

Violence against women is a devastating global crisis affecting one in three.

Femicide

1Globally, 58,000 women are killed by intimate partners or family members each year

Verified

2Femicide accounts for 45% of all homicides of women globally

Verified

3In 2021, 89,000 women and girls were killed globally, with 51,100 by intimate partners or family

Verified

4In Latin America, 4.1 femicides per 100,000 women, highest regionally

Directional

5In El Salvador, 2.4 women killed per day by partners/family in 2022

Single source

6In the US, 34% of female murder victims are killed by intimate partners

Verified

7In Australia, 64 women killed by intimate partners in 2023

Verified

8In India, 28,522 women died due to domestic violence in 2021

Verified

9In Brazil, 1,437 femicides registered in 2022

Directional

10In South Africa, 2,671 women murdered in 2022/23, many by partners

Single source

11In Mexico, 961 femicides in first half of 2023

Verified

12In the UK, 100 women killed by men in 2022

Verified

13In Canada, 168 women killed by intimate partners 2011-2020

Verified

14In Egypt, 166 women killed by relatives in 2021

Directional

15In Turkey, 339 women murdered in 2023

Single source

16In Pakistan, 1,000+ honor killings annually, mostly women

Verified

17In Nigeria, 56% of female homicides by intimate partners

Verified

18In the Philippines, 91 women killed by intimate partners 2012-2021

Verified

19In Indonesia, 81,000 domestic violence cases in 2022, 1,200 fatal

Directional

20In Russia, 1,000 women killed by partners annually

Single source

21In Europe, 3,800 women killed by partners/family 2018-2021

Verified

Femicide Interpretation

These grim statistics paint a chilling portrait of a world where a woman’s greatest danger is not a stranger in the shadows, but the very people she should be able to trust most.

Health and Economic Impacts

1IPV causes depression in 30-60% of victims

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2Women who experience violence have 16% greater risk of preterm birth

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342% of women who experience violence report injuries

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4Violence against women costs global economy $1.5 trillion annually in lost productivity

Directional

5In the US, lifetime economic cost of rape $127,000 per victim

Single source

6IPV survivors 2.2 times more likely to have alcohol use disorders

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750-70% of women experiencing violence seek healthcare

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8In Australia, violence costs $21.7 billion yearly

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9In India, 70% of women experiencing violence suffer mental health issues

Directional

10In Brazil, economic cost of femicide $1.2 billion annually

Single source

11In South Africa, violence causes 12% of female suicides

Verified

12In Mexico, 40% of IPV victims have PTSD

Verified

13In the UK, domestic abuse costs £66 billion over lifetime

Verified

14In Canada, economic burden of violence $7.4 billion yearly

Directional

15In Egypt, violence linked to 25% increase in miscarriage risk

Single source

16In Turkey, 60% of abused women have depression

Verified

17In Pakistan, IPV reduces women's earnings by 40%

Verified

18In Nigeria, violence causes 1.6 times higher HIV risk

Verified

19In the Philippines, economic loss from VAW $1.8 billion annually

Directional

20In Indonesia, 45% of survivors have chronic health issues

Single source

21In Russia, abused women 4 times more likely to attempt suicide

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22In Europe, VAW health costs €366 billion yearly

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Health and Economic Impacts Interpretation

While the price tags of violence against women are staggering enough to make an economist weep, they remain a chillingly insufficient ledger for the true cost paid in shattered minds, stolen potential, and lives cut brutally short.

Intimate Partner Violence

1Globally, 27% of women aged 15-49 have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by their intimate partner

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2In the United States, 47.3% of women experienced physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking by an intimate partner

Verified

3Women are nearly three times more likely to experience physical violence from an intimate partner than men

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41 in 7 women aged 18+ have been injured by an intimate partner

Directional

5Intimate partner violence accounts for 15% of all violent crime against women

Single source

691.8% of rape and sexual assault victims are female, mostly by intimate partners

Verified

7In the EU, 1 in 3 women (33%) has experienced psychological abuse from a partner

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813% of women report being injured as a result of intimate partner violence

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9In Australia, 1 in 6 women have experienced physical or sexual violence from a cohabiting partner since age 15

Directional

10In India, 31.9% of married women aged 18-49 have experienced spousal violence

Single source

11In Brazil, 27.5% of women aged 15+ experienced partner violence in lifetime

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12In South Africa, 12.1% of women experienced physical violence in past year from partner

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13In Mexico, 41.3% of women have suffered partner violence

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14In the UK, 5% of women experienced domestic abuse in the past year

Directional

15In Canada, 29% of women reported IPV victimization

Single source

16In Egypt, 26.7% of ever-married women experienced spousal physical violence

Verified

17In Turkey, 10% of women experienced physical violence from partner in past year

Verified

18In Pakistan, 47.3% of married women reported physical violence by husband

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19In Nigeria, 20% of women experienced spousal violence in past 12 months

Directional

20In the Philippines, 23.1% of women experienced physical violence from husband/partner

Single source

21In Indonesia, 13.3% of ever-married women experienced physical violence since marriage

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22In Russia, 40% of women experienced domestic violence

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23In high-income countries, 23% of women report physical IPV

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24In low-income countries, 36.9% of women experience IPV

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Intimate Partner Violence Interpretation

A global audit of male behavior reveals a chilling, cross-cultural consensus: the most statistically dangerous place for a woman is often in the presumed safety of her own relationship.

Prevalence Rates

1Globally, 736 million women—almost one in three (30%)—have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner or non-partner sexual violence

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2In 2022, 38% of all murders of women are committed by intimate partners

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31 in 3 women worldwide (about 736 million women) experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime mostly by an intimate partner

Verified

435% of women aged 15-49 years worldwide have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence

Directional

5In the United States, more than 12 million women and men are victims of rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner each year

Single source

6Nearly half (48.4%) of all women have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime

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71 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence

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841% of women worldwide have experienced some form of intimate partner violence

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9In Europe, 22% of women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from a partner since age 15

Directional

10In the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region, 31% of ever-partnered women have experienced intimate partner violence

Single source

11In Africa, 33% of women aged 15-49 have experienced physical violence since age 15

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12In Asia, 37% of women report intimate partner violence

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13In Latin America, 25% of women have experienced non-partner sexual violence

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14In the United States, 1 in 6 women have experienced attempted or completed rape

Directional

15Globally, 6% of women report being sexually assaulted by someone other than their husband or partner

Single source

16In India, 30% of women aged 15-49 have experienced violence

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17In Australia, 23% of women have experienced sexual violence since age 15

Verified

18In the UK, 1 in 5 women have experienced some form of sexual assault since age 16

Verified

19In Canada, 43% of women have experienced some form of IPV

Directional

20In Brazil, 10% of women experienced physical violence in the past 12 months

Single source

21In South Africa, 23% of women reported lifetime physical or sexual violence by a partner

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22In Mexico, 66.1% of women over 15 have suffered violence

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23In Russia, 16,000 women are beaten daily by partners

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24In Egypt, 28% of women aged 15-49 experienced physical violence

Directional

25In Turkey, 38% of women experienced partner violence

Single source

26In Pakistan, 32.5% of women reported partner violence

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27In Nigeria, 30% of women aged 15-49 experienced physical violence

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28In the Philippines, 18.4% of ever-married women experienced violence

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29In Indonesia, 21% of women aged 15-49 experienced physical violence

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30In high-income countries, 22% of women report lifetime IPV

Single source

Prevalence Rates Interpretation

The staggering global consistency of these statistics reveals that violence against women is not a series of isolated tragedies but a deeply entrenched pandemic, where the most universal danger a woman faces is statistically the person she trusts.

Sexual Violence

11 in 3 women globally experience sexual violence in their lifetime

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2In the US, 21.3% of women (1 in 5) have experienced completed or attempted rape

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381% of women raped are raped by an intimate partner or acquaintance

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4Globally, 120 million girls under 20 (about 10%) have experienced forced intercourse or other forced sexual acts

Directional

5In the EU, 5% of women have been raped since age 15

Single source

6In Australia, 1.1 million women (12%) have experienced sexual violence since age 15

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7In India, 5% of women aged 15-49 experienced sexual violence

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8In Brazil, 7.2% of women experienced sexual violence in lifetime

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9In South Africa, 8% of women experienced sexual violence from non-partner

Directional

10In Mexico, 9.2% of women suffered sexual violence

Single source

11In the UK, 2.1% of women experienced rape or assault by penetration in past year

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12In Canada, 23% of women experienced unwanted sexual activity

Verified

13In Egypt, 1.5% of women experienced sexual violence from non-spouse

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14In Turkey, 12% of women experienced sexual violence

Directional

15In Pakistan, 4.2% of women experienced sexual violence

Single source

16In Nigeria, 4.8% of women experienced sexual violence

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17In the Philippines, 5.1% of women experienced sexual violence from husband/partner

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18In Indonesia, 1.3% of ever-married women experienced sexual violence since marriage

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19In Russia, 5% of women reported sexual violence

Directional

20In high-income countries, 13% of women report non-partner sexual violence

Single source

Sexual Violence Interpretation

If these were weather forecasts, we'd call it a pandemic of predators, and the umbrella of 'safety' seems to have more holes than fabric for women across the globe.