Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Ireland
Ireland: Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude was 0.29 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Ireland, 2010–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Ireland is 0.29, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.5% on the previous year and up 93.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Ireland peaked at 0.8 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.13, in 2012.
That places Ireland 49th out of 99 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.42 | — |
| 2011 | 0.28 | -33.3% |
| 2012 | 0.13 | -53.6% |
| 2013 | 0.17 | +30.8% |
| 2014 | 0.15 | -11.8% |
| 2015 | 0.49 | +226.7% |
| 2016 | 0.8 | +63.3% |
| 2017 | 0.75 | -6.3% |
| 2018 | 0.72 | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 0.2 | -72.2% |
| 2021 | 0.38 | +90.0% |
| 2022 | 0.29 | -23.7% |
| 2023 | 0.31 | +6.9% |
| 2024 | 0.29 | -6.5% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 0.29 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.42, 69% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 0.29 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.39, 74% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.4344 | 0.13 | 0.8 | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.294 | 0.2 | 0.38 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More work & labour data for Ireland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.4574 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4405 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.9335 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 4,354 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,447 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,638 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,649 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,286 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Ireland?
- Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Ireland was 0.29 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8 in 2016.
- What is the lowest detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.13 in 2012.
- How does Ireland rank for detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude?
- Ireland ranks 49th out of 99 countries with data for 2024.
- Is detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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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