Global synthetic dataset analysis
Regional analysis
Victims originating in Asia
Demographic characteristics
About 32 per cent of total registered victims originate in Asia. These cases are registered mainly from 2016 to 2020. 65 per cent of these victims are females, and 54 per cent of them are older than 26 years.
Trafficking experience
Most victims originating in Asia are exploited in South-East (36%), West (12%), and Central Asia (7%). Some others are exploited in North America (18%) and Eastern Europe (9%).
51 per cent of victims are trafficked for forced labour. Victims of forced labour are mainly exploited in domestic work (66%), construction (13%), and hospitality (11%). Other types of exploitation, such as forced marriage, forced military, organ removal, and slavery and related practices, together account for around 30 per cent of cases.
Victims of trafficking originating in Asia are controlled with restrictions on finance, movements, medical care and necessities, debt bondage or withheld wages, and abuse, each representing around 45 per cent.[1] 72 per cent of these victims are recruited by ‘others’,[2] some others are recruited by friends (15%) or family (12%). The duration of trafficking is predominantly (41%) longer than two years.
[1] It is important to note that trafficked persons can be subjected to multiple types of exploitation and means of control, so percentages may not add up to 100.
[2] Indicates a notable relationship with the recruiter that does not fit other categories like family or friends. This may include brokers, contractors, employers, or smugglers. See the Global Synthetic Dataset Codebook for a detailed explanation.