Human trafficking victims (Our World) in Thailand
Thailand: Human trafficking victims (Our World) was 701 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
701
Change on year
up 137.6%
World rank
15th
of 135 countries
All-time high
1,541
in 2019
All-time low
122
in 2010
Years of data
15
2009–2023
Human trafficking victims in Thailand, 2009–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for human trafficking victims in Thailand is 701, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 137.6% on the previous year and up 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, human trafficking victims in Thailand peaked at 1,541 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 122, in 2010.
Thailand ranks 15th of 135 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Human trafficking victims (Our World) in Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 145 | — |
| 2010 | 122 | -15.9% |
| 2011 | 279 | +128.7% |
| 2012 | 583 | +109.0% |
| 2013 | 680 | +16.6% |
| 2014 | 595 | -12.5% |
| 2015 | 982 | +65.0% |
| 2016 | 850 | -13.4% |
| 2017 | 471 | -44.6% |
| 2018 | 417 | -11.5% |
| 2019 | 1,541 | +269.5% |
| 2020 | 155 | -89.9% |
| 2021 | 190 | +22.6% |
| 2022 | 295 | +55.3% |
| 2023 | 701 | +137.6% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 701 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 74, 9.5× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 701 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 73, 9.6× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 145 | 145 | 145 | 1 |
| 2010s | 652 | 122 | 1,541 | 10 |
| 2020s | 335.25 | 155 | 701 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More reference data data for Thailand
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 65.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.92 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is human trafficking victims in Thailand?
- Human trafficking victims in Thailand was 701 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest human trafficking victims recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 1,541 in 2019.
- What is the lowest human trafficking victims recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 122 in 2010.
- How does Thailand rank for human trafficking victims?
- Thailand ranks 15th out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
- Is human trafficking victims rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Human trafficking victims. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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