There are an estimated 40 million slaves in the world

The Global Estimates of Modern Slavery study found that slavery occurs in every region — and probably every country — of the world. In terms of sheer numbers, the majority of modern slaves probably live in Asia and the Pacific region. Meanwhile, slavery as a practice is thought to be most prevalent in Africa. The report cautions, however, that with more accurate data, these rankings could well change.

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