Detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex in Argentina

Argentina: Detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex was 3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3
Change on year
down 22.5%
World rank
27th
of 143 countries
All-time high
3.87
in 2023
All-time low
0.36
in 2011
Years of data
17
2008–2024

Detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex in Argentina, 2008–2024

012342008201620242008: 0.462009: 12010: 0.642011: 0.362012: 0.722013: 0.882014: 0.872015: 0.562016: 0.942017: 2.72018: 3.42019: 3.52020: 2.12021: 3.12022: 2.62023: 3.92024: 3

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

Argentina recorded 3 for detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex in 2024.

The figure is down 22.5% on the previous year and up 244.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex in Argentina peaked at 3.87 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.36, in 2011.

That places Argentina 27th out of 143 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, by age and sex in Argentina, year by year

Annual values for Detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex (per 100,000 population) in Argentina, 2008 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2008 0.46
2009 1.03 +123.9%
2010 0.64 -37.9%
2011 0.36 -43.8%
2012 0.72 +100.0%
2013 0.88 +22.2%
2014 0.87 -1.1%
2015 0.56 -35.6%
2016 0.94 +67.9%
2017 2.71 +188.3%
2018 3.43 +26.6%
2019 3.54 +3.2%
2020 2.06 -41.8%
2021 3.1 +50.5%
2022 2.61 -15.8%
2023 3.87 +48.3%
2024 3 -22.5%

Argentina compared with similar countries

  • Argentina's 3 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.84, 3.6× the median. (41 countries reporting)
  • Argentina's 3 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.79, 3.8× the median. (21 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.745 0.46 1.03 2
2010s 1.47 0.36 3.54 10
2020s 2.93 2.06 3.87 5

Countries ranked near Argentina

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  2. 25 Italy 3.57 compare
  3. 26 France 3.22 compare
  4. 28 Brunei Darussalam 2.83 compare
  5. 28 Brunei Darussalam 2.83 compare
  6. 30 Tajikistan 2.62 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex in Argentina?
Detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex in Argentina was 3 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 3.87 in 2023.
What is the lowest detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 0.36 in 2011.
How does Argentina rank for detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex?
Argentina ranks 27th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
Is detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is up 244.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex (per 100,000 population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex (per 100,000 population)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
144 places, 1,808 data points, 2007–2025
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