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Human Trafficking by the Numbers

49.6

Million people were trapped in modern slavery in 2021

35%

of trafficking victims are children

71%

of all global trafficking victimes are women and girls.

$150

Billion is the value of the human trafficking industry

49.6

Million people were trapped in modern slavery in 2021

35%

of trafficking victims are children

Things to know.

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Exploitation Happens Everywhere

Exploitation can take place in a victim's home country, during migration, or in a foreign country.

Exploiting Minors Is A Crime

When someone underage is involved in a commercial sex act, it’s a crime—regardless of force, fraud, or coercion.

Anyone Can Be a Victim

Men, women, and children of all ages and from all backgrounds can become victims of this crime, which occurs in every region of the world.

Trafficking Is Most Common in Asia

Over half of trafficking victims are in Asia-Pacific (15.1M), followed by Europe/Central Asia (4.1M), Africa (3.8M), and the Americas (3.6M).

It’s closer than you think.

What about in the US?

Sex Trafficking Is Most Common

Sex trafficking is the most common type of trafficking in the U.S.

Reported in All States

Child sex trafficking has been reported in all U.S. states

More Sites Than Starbucks

There are more trafficking points of sale in America than there are Starbucks.

Second Most Profitable Crime

Human trafficking is the second most profitable illegal industry in the U.S

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