10 Provinces with the Highest Rates of Gender-Based Violence against Women

Based on data from the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan)'s Annual Report (Catahu), cases of gender-based violence (GBV) against women in 2021 totaled 338,496, a 50% increase compared to the previous year.

Komnas Perempuan presented data showing the ten provinces with the highest number of gender-based violence cases against women. According to Komnas Perempuan Commissioner Alimatul Qibtiyah, these provinces also have the largest populations in Indonesia.

"There are ten provinces with the highest number of gender-based violence cases. These are indeed the most populous islands," said Alimatul during the virtual launch of Komnas Perempuan's 2022 Annual Report on Monday (March 7, 2022).

In order, West Java ranks first with 58,395 cases of gender-based violence against women. East Java is second with 54,507 cases, followed by Central Java with 52,697 cases.

North Sumatra is fourth with 17,081 cases. Jakarta and South Sulawesi follow with 14,863 and 14,975 cases respectively.

Next, Lampung recorded 12,260 cases of gender-based violence against women. This is followed by Riau with 12,017 cases, and South Sumatra with 10,083 cases.

Finally, West Sumatra recorded 9,237 cases of gender-based violence against women. Although not among the provinces with the largest populations, a significant number of violence cases were found in West Sumatra.

(See also: Maluku, Province with the Highest Reported Cases of Rape and Molestation in 2020)