Women Who Believe Husband Can Beat Wife (%) by Country
As of 2024, Mali leads globally in women who believe husband can beat wife (%) at 69.3%, followed by DR Congo, The Gambia, Rwanda. At the lower end, Philippines, Jordan, Bangladesh rank among the lowest. The global median is 29.3% (Gabon). This indicator falls under the "Gender" category and is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators. Data is available for 28 countries.
All Countries Ranked
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| # | Country | Women Who Believe Husband Can Beat Wife (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mali | 69.3% | 2024 |
| 2 |  DR Congo | 54.9% | 2024 |
| 3 |  The Gambia | 51.4% | 2020 |
| 4 |  Rwanda | 49.6% | 2020 |
| 5 |  Sierra Leone | 48.6% | 2019 |
| 6 |  Tajikistan | 47.8% | 2023 |
| 7 |  Tanzania | 47.8% | 2022 |
| 8 |  Burkina Faso | 44.1% | 2021 |
| 9 |  Madagascar | 40.6% | 2021 |
| 10 |  India | 38.2% | 2021 |
| 11 |  Cambodia | 37.1% | 2022 |
| 12 |  Liberia | 37.0% | 2020 |
| 13 |  Zambia | 34.4% | 2024 |
| 14 |  Kenya | 32.4% | 2022 |
| 15 |  Gabon | 29.3% | 2021 |
| 16 |  Mauritania | 27.1% | 2021 |
| 17 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 25.8% | 2021 |
| 18 |  Nigeria | 22.4% | 2024 |
| 19 |  Angola | 19.8% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Ghana | 19.3% | 2022 |
| 21 |  Senegal | 19.2% | 2023 |
| 22 |  Lesotho | 19.0% | 2024 |
| 23 |  Mozambique | 18.7% | 2023 |
| 24 |  Nepal | 18.6% | 2022 |
| 25 |  Malawi | 17.6% | 2024 |
| 26 |  Bangladesh | 13.8% | 2022 |
| 27 |  Jordan | 10.6% | 2023 |
| 28 |  Philippines | 9.1% | 2022 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the highest women who believe husband can beat wife (%) in 2024?
Mali ranks #1 with women who believe husband can beat wife (%) of 69.3% as of 2024, based on data from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Which country has the lowest women who believe husband can beat wife (%)?
Philippines ranks last (#28) with 9.1% as of 2024.
What is the global median for women who believe husband can beat wife (%)?
The median value is 29.3% (Gabon, ranked #15 out of 28 countries).
How many countries report data for women who believe husband can beat wife (%)?
28 countries have available data for women who believe husband can beat wife (%). Data is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators and updated regularly.
What category does women who believe husband can beat wife (%) belong to?
Women Who Believe Husband Can Beat Wife (%) is classified under the "Gender" category. Statistics of the World tracks 337 indicators across 27 categories.