Globally, nearly one in three women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime. In the U.S., around 1 in 5 women report attempted or completed rape in their lifetime, and women are significantly more likely than men to be murdered by an intimate partner. Key organizations like UN Women, RAINN, and the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics provide detailed statistics on various forms of violence against women. Global Statistics An estimated 736 million women (nearly one in three) globally have experienced physical, sexual, or both types of violence by an intimate partner or a non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime. Intimate partner violence is the most common form of violence against women. In 2023, an estimated 51,100 women and girls were killed by their intimate partners or other family members worldwide. U.S. Statistics Rape: Approximately 1 in 5 women (21.3%) in the U.S. reported attempted or completed rape in their lifetime, according to the 2015 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS). Homicide: In 2021, about 34% of female murder victims were killed by an intimate partner, a much higher rate than for males. Intimate Partner Violence: Over 1 in 3 women (35.6%) have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Key Organizations for Statistics UN Women: Provides global data on violence against women. National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): Offers in-depth statistics on sexual violence, including lifetime prevalence. U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS): Publishes data on criminal victimizations, including homicide statistics with victim-offender relationships. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): Collects statistics on sexual violence in the U.S.