Nearly 4,600 prosecution cases related to human trafficking were reported in East Asia and the Pacific in 2022. Meanwhile, the lowest number was reported in the Middle East and North Africa. Millions of victims of human trafficking are detected worldwide every year.
Number of prosecutions related to human trafficking worldwide in 2022, by region
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US Department of State. (June 22, 2023). Number of prosecutions related to human trafficking worldwide in 2022, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 17, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/459640/number-of-prosecutions-related-to-human-trafficking-worldwide-by-region/
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