Legislation on sexual harassment in employment in India
India: Legislation on sexual harassment in employment was 1 in 2023. β Volatile
Latest (2023)
1
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
1st
of 188 countries
All-time high
1
in 1998
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970β2023
Legislation on sexual harassment in employment in India, 1970β2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for legislation on sexual harassment in employment in India is 1, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, legislation on sexual harassment in employment in India peaked at 1 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
India ranks 1st of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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More work & labour data for India
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5078 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -1.12 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 1.47 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 876,613 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 782,365 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 743,542 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 761,710 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 1.51 million 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is legislation on sexual harassment in employment in India?
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment in India was 1 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest legislation on sexual harassment in employment recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 1 in 1998.
- What is the lowest legislation on sexual harassment in employment recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does India rank for legislation on sexual harassment in employment?
- India ranks 1st out of 188 countries with data for 2023.
- Is legislation on sexual harassment in employment rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Legislation on sexual harassment in employment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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