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.
*Refers to the Republic of Türkiye.
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Government response to modern slavery in Europe and Central Asia 2021, by country
The United Kingdom had the strongest response to modern slavery in Europe and Central Asia, at ** out of 100 points. This was also the highest score worldwide. The UK was followed by the Netherlands and Portugal. On the other hand, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Liechtenstein had the weakest government responses. A lack of resources and political will are the main reasons for their weak scores.
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Trafficking Matters, & ILO, & International Organization for Migration, & Walk Free Foundation. (May 24, 2023). Government response to modern slavery in Europe and Central Asia as of 2021, by country [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/1400577/modern-slavery-government-response-europe-central-asia/
Trafficking Matters, und ILO, und International Organization for Migration, und Walk Free Foundation. "Government response to modern slavery in Europe and Central Asia as of 2021, by country." Chart. May 24, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 27, 2026. /statistics/1400577/modern-slavery-government-response-europe-central-asia/
Trafficking Matters, ILO, International Organization for Migration, Walk Free Foundation. (2023). Government response to modern slavery in Europe and Central Asia as of 2021, by country. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2026. /statistics/1400577/modern-slavery-government-response-europe-central-asia/
Trafficking Matters, and ILO, and International Organization for Migration, and Walk Free Foundation. "Government Response to Modern Slavery in Europe and Central Asia as of 2021, by Country." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 24 May 2023, /statistics/1400577/modern-slavery-government-response-europe-central-asia/
Trafficking Matters & ILO & International Organization for Migration & Walk Free Foundation, Government response to modern slavery in Europe and Central Asia as of 2021, by country ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1400577/modern-slavery-government-response-europe-central-asia/ (last visited July 27, 2026)
Government response to modern slavery in Europe and Central Asia as of 2021, by country [Graph], Trafficking Matters, & ILO, & International Organization for Migration, & Walk Free Foundation, May 24, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1400577/modern-slavery-government-response-europe-central-asia/
