Mapped: U.S. States With the Most Human Trafficking Victims

What We're Showing

This map ranks U.S. states by the number of human trafficking victims per 100,000 people between 2019 and 2023, based on data compiled by Joslyn Law Firm.

What is Human Trafficking

Human trafficking involves the exploitation of individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for labor or commercial sex acts.

Key Takeaways

• Nevada has the highest number of human trafficking victims per 100,000 people.
• According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, approximately 90% of human trafficking victims in Nevada are female, and about 21% are minors.
• Rhode Island is the state with the lowest number of human trafficking victims per 100,000 people.