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95% of Domestic Violence Cases Remain Unreported in Germany

2/11/2026

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Germany's interior ministry, Families Ministry, and the BKA report 95% of domestic violence incidents go unreported.
The survey involved about 15,000 participants aged 16 to 85.
One in six people experienced domestic violence, and the overall reporting rate was 10%.
The study notes gender differences and higher risks for vulnerable groups, including women, LGBTQ individuals, and ethnic minorities.

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Story summary

Germany's interior ministry, Families Ministry, and the BKA report 95% of domestic violence incidents go unreported.
The survey involved about 15,000 participants aged 16 to 85.
One in six people experienced domestic violence, and the overall reporting rate was 10%.
The study notes gender differences and higher risks for vulnerable groups, including women, LGBTQ individuals, and ethnic minorities.