Victims of trafficking in human beings by form of exploitation, sex in Portugal

Portugal: Victims of trafficking in human beings by form of exploitation, sex was 13 Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
13 Number
Change on year
up 85.7%
World rank
22nd
of 34 countries
All-time high
76 Number
in 2014
All-time low
7 Number
in 2023
Years of data
12
2013–2024

Victims of trafficking in human beings by form of exploitation, sex in Portugal, 2013–2024

0204060802013201820242013: 49 Number2014: 76 Number2015: 24 Number2016: 20 Number2017: 18 Number2018: 13 Number2019: 26 Number2020: 10 Number2021: 8 Number2022: 12 Number2023: 7 Number2024: 13 Number

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.

Analysis

In 2024, victims of trafficking in human beings by form of exploitation, sex in Portugal stood at 13 Number.

That represents a change of up 85.7% on the previous year and down 82.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, victims of trafficking in human beings by form of exploitation, sex in Portugal peaked at 76 Number in 2014 and was at its lowest, 7 Number, in 2023.

That places Portugal 22nd out of 34 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Victims of trafficking in human beings by form of exploitation, sex in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Victims of trafficking in human beings by form of exploitation, sex and age in Portugal, 2013 to 2024.
Year Number Change
2013 49 Number
2014 76 Number +55.1%
2015 24 Number -68.4%
2016 20 Number -16.7%
2017 18 Number -10.0%
2018 13 Number -27.8%
2019 26 Number +100.0%
2020 10 Number -61.5%
2021 8 Number -20.0%
2022 12 Number +50.0%
2023 7 Number -41.7%
2024 13 Number +85.7%

Portugal compared with similar countries

  • Portugal's 13 Number is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 39 Number, 33% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Portugal's 13 Number is below the median for high income countries, which is 38.5 Number, 34% of the median. (26 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 32.29 Number 13 Number 76 Number 7
2020s 10 Number 7 Number 13 Number 5

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 20 Slovenia 17 Number compare
  2. 20 Slovenia 17 Number compare
  3. 23 Malta 11 Number compare
  4. 24 Latvia 9 Number compare
  5. 24 Latvia 9 Number compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is victims of trafficking in human beings by form of exploitation, sex in Portugal?
Victims of trafficking in human beings by form of exploitation, sex in Portugal was 13 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest victims of trafficking in human beings by form of exploitation, sex recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 76 Number in 2014.
What is the lowest victims of trafficking in human beings by form of exploitation, sex recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 7 Number in 2023.
How does Portugal rank for victims of trafficking in human beings by form of exploitation, sex?
Portugal ranks 22nd out of 34 countries with data for 2024.
Is victims of trafficking in human beings by form of exploitation, sex rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is down 82.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Victims of trafficking in human beings by form of exploitation, sex and age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Victims of trafficking in human beings by form of exploitation, sex and age
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
34 places, 386 data points, 2013–2024
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