In terms of total numbers, forced labor exploitation was the most common type of labor among victims of forced labor worldwide in 2021, reaching over 17 million people. Moreover, more than six million people were victims of forced commercial sexual exploitation. However, looking at the prevalence rate, state imposed forced labor was the most prevalent form of labor.
Estimated number of victims of forced labor worldwide in 2021, by form of labor
(in millions)
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ILO, & International Organization for Migration, & Walk Free Foundation. (September 12, 2022). Estimated number of victims of forced labor worldwide in 2021, by form of labor (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/425227/victims-of-forced-labor-worldwide-by-region-and-form-of-labor/
ILO, und International Organization for Migration, und Walk Free Foundation. "Estimated number of victims of forced labor worldwide in 2021, by form of labor (in millions)." Chart. September 12, 2022. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/425227/victims-of-forced-labor-worldwide-by-region-and-form-of-labor/
ILO, International Organization for Migration, Walk Free Foundation. (2022). Estimated number of victims of forced labor worldwide in 2021, by form of labor (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/425227/victims-of-forced-labor-worldwide-by-region-and-form-of-labor/
ILO, and International Organization for Migration, and Walk Free Foundation. "Estimated Number of Victims of Forced Labor Worldwide in 2021, by Form of Labor (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 12 Sep 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/425227/victims-of-forced-labor-worldwide-by-region-and-form-of-labor/
ILO & International Organization for Migration & Walk Free Foundation, Estimated number of victims of forced labor worldwide in 2021, by form of labor (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/425227/victims-of-forced-labor-worldwide-by-region-and-form-of-labor/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Estimated number of victims of forced labor worldwide in 2021, by form of labor (in millions) [Graph], ILO, & International Organization for Migration, & Walk Free Foundation, September 12, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/425227/victims-of-forced-labor-worldwide-by-region-and-form-of-labor/
