New Zealand vs United States of America: Legislation on sexual harassment in employment
New Zealand
1 (1=yes; 0=no)
in 2023
United States of America
1 (1=yes; 0=no)
in 2023
New Zealand rank
1st
United States of America rank
1st
Legislation on sexual harassment in employment over time
- New Zealand
- United States of America
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in United States of America, a difference of 0 (1=yes; 0=no).
Across all 54 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 1st and United States of America ranks 1st of 188 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | — |
| 1980s | 0.3 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0.9 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0.6 (1=yes; 0=no) | United States of America |
| 1990s | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | — |
| 2000s | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | — |
| 2010s | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | — |
| 2020s | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher legislation on sexual harassment in employment, New Zealand or United States of America?
- New Zealand, at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in United States of America as of 2023.
- What is the difference in legislation on sexual harassment in employment between New Zealand and United States of America?
- 0 (1=yes; 0=no), with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and United States of America?
- 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
- How do New Zealand and United States of America rank globally for legislation on sexual harassment in employment?
- New Zealand ranks 1st and United States of America ranks 1st of 188 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Women, Business and the Law; World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as Legislation on sexual harassment in employment. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Legal provisions specifically protect against sexual harassment in employment, including unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.