Vulnerability Score By Country December 2022

The Global Slavery Index by Walk Free ranks countries based on their total vulnerability to modern slavery. This analysis reveals global disparities, identifying nations most at risk and those with the strongest resilience against modern slavery.

Which country has the highest vulnerability score?

South Sudan ranks first with a vulnerability score of 100%, indicating extreme susceptibility to modern slavery due to conflict, weak governance, and economic instability.

Top countries with high vulnerability to modern slavery

Nations like Somalia (98.37%), Central African Republic (97.67%), and DR Congo (93.97%) also face severe risks due to ongoing conflicts, poverty, and lack of legal protections for vulnerable populations.

Moderately vulnerable countries

Countries such as Nigeria (75.78%), Zimbabwe (74.78%), and Cameroon (70.48%) exhibit moderate vulnerability, reflecting challenges in governance, enforcement, and socioeconomic stability.

Which countries demonstrate strong resilience?

Countries like Norway (1%), Finland (5.42%), and Denmark (5.73%) showcase the lowest vulnerability scores, attributed to robust governance, strong legal frameworks, and effective social support systems.

Global insights into vulnerability to modern slavery

High-income and politically stable countries, such as Sweden (7.41%) and Australia (6.81%), consistently perform better, while low-income and conflict-affected regions rank higher in vulnerability.

FAQs About Vulnerability Scores and Modern Slavery

What does the vulnerability score measure? It evaluates factors such as governance, socioeconomic conditions, and susceptibility to exploitation to determine a country's risk level.
Why do conflict-affected countries have higher scores? Weak governance, poverty, and displacement in conflict zones increase vulnerability to exploitation.
How can countries reduce their vulnerability? By improving governance, strengthening legal frameworks, and addressing socioeconomic inequalities.
Why do high-income countries have low scores? Effective social systems, strong governance, and comprehensive legal protections contribute to their resilience.

This analysis underscores the importance of addressing governance, conflict, and socioeconomic challenges to reduce vulnerability to modern slavery worldwide.

Vulnerability Score By Country December 2022 (%, December 2022)

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Rank	Country	%
1	South Sudan	100
2	Somalia	98.37
3	Central African Republic	97.67
4	DR Congo	93.97
5	Yemen	89.17
6	Afghanistan	86.17
7	Chad	83.54
8	Syria	83.37
9	Sudan	82.45
10	Iraq	82.31
11	Libya	80.3
12	Pakistan	80.28
13	Guinea-Bissau	80.06
14	Papua New Guinea	78.75
15	Republic of the Congo	76.8
16	Burundi	76.7
17	Niger	75.85
18	Nigeria	75.78
19	Zimbabwe	74.78
20	Mali	72.71
21	Cameroon	70.48
22	Equatorial Guinea	68.87
23	Iran	68.46
24	Myanmar	67.44
25	Ethiopia	67.23
26	Mozambique	67.15
27	North Korea	67.01
28	Tajikistan	66.52
29	Haiti	66.38
30	Philippines	66.36
31	Kenya	66.17
32	Mauritania	66.12
33	Venezuela	65.94
34	Eritrea	65.72
35	Guinea	65.58
36	Honduras	61.99
37	Uganda	61.92
38	Angola	61.07
39	Lebanon	59.98
40	Russia	59.89
41	Madagascar	59.63
42	Lesotho	59.4
43	Eswatini	59.38
44	Gabon	58.98
45	Egypt	58.91
46	Ivory Coast	58.62
47	Zambia	58.15
48	Bangladesh	58.09
49	Mexico	58.08
50	Cambodia	57.64
51	Gambia	57.55
52	Guatemala	57.36
53	Djibouti	57.23
54	Azerbaijan	56.9
55	Togo	56.53
56	Liberia	56.06
57	India	55.98
58	Sri Lanka	55.74
59	Uzbekistan	55.61
60	Burkina Faso	55.58
61	Sierra Leone	55.33
62	Malawi	54.88
63	Kyrgyzstan	54.72
64	Nicaragua	53.92
65	Tanzania	53.26
66	Rwanda	52.94
67	Senegal	52.86
68	Saudi Arabia	52.53
69	El Salvador	52.48
70	South Africa	52.2
71	Laos	51.54
72	Colombia	51.4
73	Timor-Leste	51.16
74	Turkey	50.72
75	Mongolia	50.12
76	Jordan	49.3
77	Indonesia	48.63
78	Ecuador	48.23
79	Armenia	48.14
80	Benin	48.05
81	Tunisia	47.92
82	Ukraine	47.67
83	Paraguay	47.49
84	Turkmenistan	47.2
85	Namibia	46.97
86	Peru	46.95
87	Brazil	46.87
88	Bolivia	46.7
89	Thailand	46.47
90	Nepal	46.36
91	China	45.54
92	Jamaica	45.13
93	Ghana	45.06
94	Botswana	44.95
95	Morocco	44.31
96	Vietnam	43.86
97	Algeria	43.06
98	Cuba	42.74
99	Kazakhstan	42.07
100	Belarus	41.05
101	Guyana	40.97
102	Dominican Republic	40.76
103	Kosovo	40.36
104	Bahrain	40.31
105	Oman	40.29
106	United Arab Emirates	39.54
107	Albania	39.51
108	Kuwait	38.91
109	Qatar	38.43
110	North Macedonia	38.11
111	Georgia	37.9
112	Trinidad and Tobago	37.67
113	Malaysia	37.16
114	Bosnia and Herzegovina	36.17
115	Moldova	35.98
116	Argentina	35.51
117	Israel	35.43
118	Serbia	34.41
119	Panama	33.5
120	Croatia	29.54
121	South Korea	28.6
122	Hong Kong	28.21
123	Uruguay	27.36
124	Bulgaria	25.89
125	Romania	25.89
126	United States	24.53
127	Singapore	24.38
128	Costa Rica	23.81
129	Chile	22.09
130	Italy	21.7
131	Taiwan	21.33
132	Cyprus	21.33
133	Lithuania	21.27
134	Greece	20.89
135	Mauritius	19.93
136	Poland	18.99
137	Hungary	18.92
138	Latvia	16.84
139	Slovakia	16.39
140	Estonia	15.34
141	United Kingdom	14.32
142	Switzerland	13.64
143	France	13.25
144	Czech Republic	12.54
145	Japan	11.43
146	Belgium	10.81
147	Canada	10.71
148	Germany	10.66
149	Spain	10.37
150	Ireland	9.33
151	Slovenia	8.86
152	Austria	8
153	New Zealand	7.82
154	Sweden	7.41
155	Australia	6.81
156	Portugal	6.23
157	Netherlands	5.96
158	Denmark	5.73
159	Finland	5.42
160	Norway	1