This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Moldovan statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Moldovan-specific metadata information.
| Indicator |
Indicator 16.1.3: Proportion of population subjected to physical violence and sexual violence in the previous 12 months |
|---|---|
| Definition and concepts |
Physical violence committed by husband/partner implied the occurrence of at least one of the following situations: - slapping or throwing things to hit the woman; - pushing, shoving or pulling the woman by hair; - hitting with fists or with anything else that could hurt the woman; - kicking, dragging or beating the woman; - choking or burning on purpose; - threatening or actually using a weapon or other dangerous objects/weapons (knife, ax, lawn mower, etc.). Physical violence committed by other persons than husband/partner: - the woman was at least once pushed, pulled by her hair, slapped, kicked, beaten or had to suffer because of the physical violence acts from other persons than husband/partner. Sexual violence committed by husband/partner implied the occurrence of at least one of the following situations: - forcing the woman to have sex without her consent; - forcing the woman to have sex with degrading or humiliating practices; - forcing the woman to have sex by using fear. Sexual violence committee by other persons than husband/partner: - the woman was at least once in the situation to be forced to have unwanted sexual intercourse under threat or by creating situations where she could not refuse. The forced attempts not resulting in a sexual intercourse were not taken into consideration. |
| Unit of measure |
Percent, % |
| Method of computation |
Number of women (aged between 15 and 65 years old) who have reported at least one case of physical or sexual case (from their partner/husband or other persons) over the last 12 months before the reported period out of the total number of interviewed women (aged between 15 and 65 years old), multiplied by 100. |
| Comparability with global indicator |
The global indicator also includes pshycological violence and refers to the entire population, while the national iIndicator refers only to physical and sexual violence and covers only women. |
| Periodicity |
Once every 10 years |
| Data last updated | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Metadata last updated | Jun 30, 2025 |