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Share of men who consider a husband to be justified in hitting or beating his wife for at least one of the specified reasons* in 2024, by region

Share of men who consider domestic violence can be justified 2024, by region

Last update: Nov 3, 2025

Region: Worldwide

Statista Research Department

Survey time period: 2024

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