According to the source, in the organized crime index, the headline scores of criminality and resilience, as well as their subcomponent and underlying indicator, are measured on a scale of 1-10 (where 1 is good and 10 is bad for criminality. Vice versa for resilience).
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Human trafficking index in West Africa 2023, by country
As of 2023, the human traffic index was highest in the West African countries of Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Nigeria. Each of these countries obtained scores reaching *** points. According to the indicator, the closer the score is to **, the higher the level of criminality. In fact, trafficking in persons is one of the leading criminal markets in West Africa.Ìý
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Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. (November 28, 2023). Human trafficking index in West Africa as of 2023, by country [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/1551455/human-trafficking-index-in-west-africa-by-country/
Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. "Human trafficking index in West Africa as of 2023, by country." Chart. November 28, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 01, 2026. /statistics/1551455/human-trafficking-index-in-west-africa-by-country/
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Human trafficking index in West Africa as of 2023, by country [Graph], Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, November 28, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1551455/human-trafficking-index-in-west-africa-by-country/
