Gender-based violence in Europe

Statistics report on gender-based violence in Europe

Gender-based violence in Europe

This report presents a range of facts and statistics about gender-based violence in Europe. It contains statistical data on victims and and perpetrators of physical and sexual violence as well as harassment and cyberviolence. The final chapter highlights available support services and emergency helplines for victims of these crimes.

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Gender-based violence in Europe

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  • Basic Statistic The EU Gender Equality Index 2023, by country
  • Basic Statistic Share of women who suffered partner physical and/or sexual violence 2020 by region
  • Premium Statistic Distribution of the societal costs of gender-based violence in the EU in 2021
  • Basic Statistic Europe: number of reported rape cases by gender of victim 2022
  • Basic Statistic Rate of sexual violence reported in Europe 2022, by country
  • Premium Statistic Female intentional homicide rate in Europe in 2021

Femicides

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  • Premium Statistic Number of femicide victims in the European Union in 2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of femicide victims in European countries outside the EU in 2022
  • Basic Statistic Femicide victims in Spain 2003-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of homicides within couples in France 2006-2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of female homicide victims in Poland 2016-2022, by age
  • Basic Statistic Number of female homicides England and Wales 2009-2023, by relationship to offender
  • Basic Statistic Number of deaths as a result of domestic violence in France 2022, by age and gender

Sexual assaults

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  • Premium Statistic Exposure to sexual harassment at work in the EU in 2021, by age
  • Basic Statistic Number of rapes reported to the authorities in Italy 2006-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of reported and charged rape cases in Denmark 2013-2022
  • Basic Statistic Number of sexual offenses in Sweden 2013-2023, by type
  • Basic Statistic Number of case for rape on female by age of the victim in France 2016-2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of rape and sexual assault cases recorded by police in Germany 2013-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of rapes in Poland 1999-2022
  • Basic Statistic Sexual intimate partner violence cases in Belgium 2008-2022

Gender abuse online

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  • Premium Statistic Common cyber stalking for ex or current partners worldwide 2023
  • Premium Statistic Italy: online sextortion cases 2023
  • Premium Statistic Share of French people having engaged in revenge porn practices in 2020, by gender
  • Basic Statistic UK: harassment experienced online 2022, by gender
  • Basic Statistic UK women witnessing online violence 2023, by country
  • Premium Statistic Age of French women who have received sexist comments or insults on dating apps 2021

Gender violence relief and support

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  • Premium Statistic Number of women's shelters in Europe 2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of women's centers in European countries in 2022
  • Premium Statistic Gender violence: number of calls to helpline Spain 2008-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of calls to the gender violence helpline in Italy 2018-2024
  • Premium Statistic Finns' opinion on measures to be taken against violence against women 2022

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