Number of human trafficking victims identified in 2023, by region

Published by Statista Research Department, Feb 20, 2025

In 2023, the highest number of victims of human trafficking was found in South and Central Asia, reaching an estimated 50 million victims. The second highest number of victims was found in Europe. Reporting on human trafficking varies from year to year due to the nature of the crime.

Number of human trafficking victims identified worldwide in 2023, by region

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October 2024

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Worldwide

Survey time period

2023

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*data from 2022  

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