Detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex was 2.19 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.19
Change on year
up 476.3%
World rank
38th
of 143 countries
All-time high
2.59
in 2021
All-time low
0.31
in 2016
Years of data
13
2010–2024

Detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex in North Macedonia, 2010–2024

0.511.522.52010201720242010: 0.582011: 0.542012: 0.392013: 0.752014: 0.42016: 0.312018: 0.472019: 0.322020: 0.372021: 2.62022: 0.492023: 0.382024: 2.2

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex in North Macedonia is 2.19, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 476.3% on the previous year and up 447.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex in North Macedonia peaked at 2.59 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.31, in 2016.

North Macedonia ranks 38th of 143 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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 North Macedonia, year by year

Annual values for Detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex (per 100,000 population) in North Macedonia, 2010 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2010 0.58
2011 0.54 -6.9%
2012 0.39 -27.8%
2013 0.75 +92.3%
2014 0.4 -46.7%
2016 0.31 -22.5%
2018 0.47 +51.6%
2019 0.32 -31.9%
2020 0.37 +15.6%
2021 2.59 +600.0%
2022 0.49 -81.1%
2023 0.38 -22.4%
2024 2.19 +476.3%

North Macedonia compared with similar countries

  • North Macedonia's 2.19 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.84, 2.6× the median. (41 countries reporting)
  • North Macedonia's 2.19 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.17, 1.9× the median. (45 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex in North Macedonia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2021 +600.0% 0.37 2.59
2024 +476.3% 0.38 2.19

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 0.47 0.31 0.75 8
2020s 1.2 0.37 2.59 5

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

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  4. 39 Hungary 2.17 compare
  5. 40 Latvia 2.03 compare
  6. 41 Peru 1.96 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex in North Macedonia?
Detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex in North Macedonia was 2.19 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 North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 2.59 in 2021.
What is the lowest detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex recorded in North Macedonia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.31 in 2016.
How does North Macedonia rank for detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex?
North Macedonia ranks 38th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
Is detected victims of human trafficking, by age and sex rising or falling in North Macedonia?
Over the last ten years it is up 447.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North Macedonia 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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