Global Trafficking Data

50 Million

People in modern slavery globally (ILO, Walk Free, IOM 2022)

12 Million

Children in forced labor worldwide

71%

Of identified trafficking victims are women and girls

178

Countries with anti-trafficking legislation

Intergovernmental & Multilateral Reports

Authoritative resources from international organizations and governments

UN Trafficking in Persons Protocol (2000)

First binding international treaty defining human trafficking and requiring criminalization, victim protection, and international cooperation.

UNODC Protocol Access

UN Global Plan of Action (2010)

A UN-wide anti-trafficking strategy integrating prevention, prosecution, protection, and partnerships; established the UN Trust Fund for Victims.

UNODC Press Release

UNODC Global Report on Trafficking in Persons (2022)

Global analysis of trafficking trends in 141 countries, including case data, victim profiles, and emerging forms of exploitation (e.g., criminal activity).

Full Report PDF

Global Estimates of Modern Slavery (2022)

Estimated 49.6 million people globally in modern slavery in 2021, with major increases since 2016. Includes forced labor and forced marriage figures.

Full Report PDF

U.S. State Department TIP Report (2024)

Annual evaluation of global government efforts to combat trafficking, with tier rankings and detailed country assessments.

TIP 2024 Website

NGO & Coalition Reports

Research and insights from leading non-governmental organizations

Global Slavery Index 2023

National modern slavery prevalence rankings and vulnerability analysis across 160 countries. Includes $468B estimate of forced labor-linked imports.

Full Report PDF

Anti-Slavery International Annual Review 2022–23

Highlights advocacy to end state-imposed forced labor and promote supply chain transparency laws.

Full Report PDF

Free the Slaves – Global Causes, Local Solutions (2021)

Focuses on community-based approaches and survivor-centered strategies to address root causes of trafficking.

Annual Report PDF

IJM 2023 Year in Review

Documents over 10,000 rescues and 1,400+ legal convictions globally, showing impact through justice system partnerships.

IJM Report Site

UNODC Case Law Database

Comprehensive collection of human trafficking prosecutions worldwide, providing legal professionals and researchers with access to court decisions across jurisdictions.

Access Database

IOM Counter-Trafficking Data

Global data hub on human trafficking that combines data from various organizations to create the world's largest open-access, multi-stakeholder repository of trafficking data.

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