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

Switzerland: Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude was 23 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
23
Change on year
up 21.1%
World rank
56th
of 99 countries
All-time high
33
in 2021
All-time low
0
in 2018
Years of data
7
2009–2024

Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Switzerland, 2009–2024

01020302009201620242009: 132018: 02020: 122021: 332022: 112023: 192024: 23

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Switzerland is 23, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.1% on the previous year.

Over the whole period, detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Switzerland peaked at 33 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2018.

Switzerland ranks 56th of 99 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude and slavery, by age and sex (number) in Switzerland, 2009 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2009 13
2018 0 -100.0%
2020 12
2021 33 +175.0%
2022 11 -66.7%
2023 19 +72.7%
2024 23 +21.1%

Switzerland compared with similar countries

  • Switzerland's 23 is below the median for high income countries, which is 33, 70% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
  • Switzerland's 23 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28.5, 81% of the median. (38 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 13 13 13 1
2010s 0 0 0 1
2020s 19.6 11 33 5

Countries ranked near Switzerland

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  2. 54 Denmark 25 compare
  3. 55 Guyana 24 compare
  4. 56 Indonesia 23 compare
  5. 58 Chile 20 compare
  6. 58 Poland 20 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Switzerland?
Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude in Switzerland was 23 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 Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 33 in 2021.
What is the lowest detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2018.
How does Switzerland rank for detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude?
Switzerland ranks 56th out of 99 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Switzerland 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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Indicator
Detected victims of human trafficking for forced labour, servitude and slavery, by age and sex (number)
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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