The Global Slavery Index contains data on modern slavery in 160 countries.
Vulnerability to modern slavery is measured based on 23 indicators. Countries are given an index score from zero (least vulnerable) to 100 (most vulnerable).
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Vulnerability to modern slavery worldwide 2021, by region
Africa was the world region most vulnerable to modern slavery in 2021, with an index score of 63.2 out of 100. Poverty, conflict, drought, and high unemployment levels are among the factors making people vulnerable to modern slavery. While Africa was the most vulnerable region, the Arab States were the region with the highest prevalence of modern slavery.
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Trafficking Matters, & Walk Free Foundation, & ILO, & International Organization for Migration. (May 24, 2023). Vulnerability to modern slavery worldwide in 2021, by region [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/1387910/regions-most-vulnerable-modern-slavery-world/
Trafficking Matters, und Walk Free Foundation, und ILO, und International Organization for Migration. "Vulnerability to modern slavery worldwide in 2021, by region." Chart. May 24, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/1387910/regions-most-vulnerable-modern-slavery-world/
Trafficking Matters, Walk Free Foundation, ILO, International Organization for Migration. (2023). Vulnerability to modern slavery worldwide in 2021, by region. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 25, 2026. /statistics/1387910/regions-most-vulnerable-modern-slavery-world/
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Vulnerability to modern slavery worldwide in 2021, by region [Graph], Trafficking Matters, & Walk Free Foundation, & ILO, & International Organization for Migration, May 24, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1387910/regions-most-vulnerable-modern-slavery-world/
