Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Germany
Germany: Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude was 171 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Germany, 2008–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Germany stood at 171.
That represents a change of down 6.6% on the previous year and up 557.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Germany peaked at 1,019 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 14, in 2012.
That places Germany 22nd out of 99 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 16 | — |
| 2009 | 23 | +43.8% |
| 2010 | 41 | +78.3% |
| 2011 | 32 | -22.0% |
| 2012 | 14 | -56.2% |
| 2013 | 61 | +335.7% |
| 2014 | 26 | -57.4% |
| 2015 | 54 | +107.7% |
| 2016 | 48 | -11.1% |
| 2017 | 180 | +275.0% |
| 2018 | 63 | -65.0% |
| 2019 | 43 | -31.7% |
| 2020 | 73 | +69.8% |
| 2021 | 147 | +101.4% |
| 2022 | 1,019 | +593.2% |
| 2023 | 183 | -82.0% |
| 2024 | 171 | -6.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.5 | 16 | 23 | 2 |
| 2010s | 56.2 | 14 | 180 | 10 |
| 2020s | 318.6 | 73 | 1,019 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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- 24 Finland 140 compare
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More work & labour data for Germany
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0549 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0322 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.0388 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 66,826 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 12,413 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 35,391 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 35,508 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 70,900 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Germany?
- Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Germany was 171 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 1,019 in 2022.
- What is the lowest detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 14 in 2012.
- How does Germany rank for detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude?
- Germany ranks 22nd out of 99 countries with data for 2024.
- Is detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 557.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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 (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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