Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Argentina

Argentina: Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude was 1.89 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.89
Change on year
down 28.7%
World rank
17th
of 99 countries
All-time high
2.65
in 2023
All-time low
0.03
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Argentina, 2005–2024

01232005201420242005: 0.032006: 0.092007: 0.112008: 0.182009: 0.412010: 0.162011: 0.182012: 0.212013: 0.52014: 0.492015: 0.442016: 0.462017: 1.82018: 2.22019: 2.12020: 1.42021: 2.12022: 1.62023: 2.62024: 1.9

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

In 2024, detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Argentina stood at 1.89.

That represents a change of down 28.7% on the previous year and up 285.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Argentina peaked at 2.65 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.03, in 2005.

Argentina ranks 17th of 99 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Argentina, year by year

Annual values for Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude and slavery, by age and sex (per 100,000 population) in Argentina, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 0.03
2006 0.09 +200.0%
2007 0.11 +22.2%
2008 0.18 +63.6%
2009 0.41 +127.8%
2010 0.16 -61.0%
2011 0.18 +12.5%
2012 0.21 +16.7%
2013 0.5 +138.1%
2014 0.49 -2.0%
2015 0.44 -10.2%
2016 0.46 +4.5%
2017 1.75 +280.4%
2018 2.18 +24.6%
2019 2.08 -4.6%
2020 1.43 -31.3%
2021 2.09 +46.2%
2022 1.57 -24.9%
2023 2.65 +68.8%
2024 1.89 -28.7%

Argentina compared with similar countries

  • Argentina's 1.89 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.155, 12.2× the median. (26 countries reporting)
  • Argentina's 1.89 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.18, 10.5× the median. (13 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.164 0.03 0.41 5
2010s 0.845 0.16 2.18 10
2020s 1.93 1.43 2.65 5

Countries ranked near Argentina

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  4. 18 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 1.83 compare
  5. 19 Norway 1.78 compare
  6. 20 Qatar 1.57 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Argentina?
Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Argentina was 1.89 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 2.65 in 2023.
What is the lowest detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 0.03 in 2005.
How does Argentina rank for detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude?
Argentina ranks 17th out of 99 countries with data for 2024.
Is detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is up 285.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude and slavery, by age and sex (per 100,000 population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude and slavery, by age and sex (per 100,000 population)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
100 places, 1,054 data points, 2003–2025
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