The Global Slavery Index contains data on modern slavery in 160 countries. The government response index measures the national efforts in 176 countries to end modern slavery, looking at legal, policy, and programmatic dimensions. An index score with a maximum of 100 points (best possible response) is given based on 141 indicators.
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Government response to modern slavery in Africa 2021, by country
Nigeria had the strongest government response to modern slavery in Africa with an index score of nearly ** out of 100. South Africa followed behind with ** points. Both countries have addressed risk factors recently. Eritrea and Libya, on the other hand, the two countries with the lowest government response scores, were both involved in state-imposed forced labor.
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Trafficking Matters, & ILO, & International Organization for Migration, & Walk Free Foundation. (May 24, 2023). Government response to modern slavery in Africa as of 2021, by country [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/1400541/modern-slavery-government-response-africa/
Trafficking Matters, und ILO, und International Organization for Migration, und Walk Free Foundation. "Government response to modern slavery in Africa as of 2021, by country." Chart. May 24, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 21, 2026. /statistics/1400541/modern-slavery-government-response-africa/
Trafficking Matters, ILO, International Organization for Migration, Walk Free Foundation. (2023). Government response to modern slavery in Africa as of 2021, by country. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 21, 2026. /statistics/1400541/modern-slavery-government-response-africa/
Trafficking Matters, and ILO, and International Organization for Migration, and Walk Free Foundation. "Government Response to Modern Slavery in Africa as of 2021, by Country." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 24 May 2023, /statistics/1400541/modern-slavery-government-response-africa/
Trafficking Matters & ILO & International Organization for Migration & Walk Free Foundation, Government response to modern slavery in Africa as of 2021, by country ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1400541/modern-slavery-government-response-africa/ (last visited July 21, 2026)
Government response to modern slavery in Africa as of 2021, by country [Graph], Trafficking Matters, & ILO, & International Organization for Migration, & Walk Free Foundation, May 24, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1400541/modern-slavery-government-response-africa/
