Addressing Risk Factors By Country December 2022

The Global Slavery Index evaluates global efforts to mitigate risk factors that enable modern slavery. Leading countries, such as Albania, Australia, and Sweden, demonstrate exceptional commitment with a score of 78.57%, emphasizing their proactive approach toward addressing these systemic issues.

Top Performers in Tackling Modern Slavery Risk Factors

The highest-scoring countries, with a score of 78.57%, include:

Albania: 78.57%
Australia: 78.57%
Canada: 78.57%
Sweden: 78.57%
Italy: 78.57%

Countries Showing Significant Progress

Countries scoring 71.43% include Austria, Belgium, and the United Kingdom, reflecting solid advancements in addressing risk factors for modern slavery.

Moderate Performers: Countries with Room for Improvement

Countries such as Argentina, New Zealand, and the United States scored 64.29%, showcasing ongoing efforts but highlighting areas requiring further action.

Challenges for Low-Scoring Nations

Countries like Libya (-7.14%) and Eritrea (-21.43%) struggle significantly, underscoring systemic barriers and a lack of actionable measures to combat modern slavery risk factors.

FAQs on Addressing Risk Factors Enabling Modern Slavery

Q: Which countries are leading in addressing modern slavery risk factors?
A: Albania, Australia, and Sweden are among the top performers with a score of 78.57%.

Q: What measures contribute to high scores?
A: Effective legislation, enforcement mechanisms, and public awareness campaigns contribute to stronger performance.

Q: How can lower-performing countries improve?
A: By adopting comprehensive anti-slavery laws, increasing international cooperation, and addressing systemic vulnerabilities.

Global Call to Action

The fight against modern slavery requires a unified global response. While high-ranking nations set an example, collaborative efforts across borders are essential to mitigate risk factors and ensure human rights protection for all.

Addressing Risk Factors By Country December 2022 (%, December 2022)

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Rank	Country	%
1	Albania	78.57
1	Australia	78.57
1	Canada	78.57
1	Estonia	78.57
1	Italy	78.57
1	Slovakia	78.57
1	Sweden	78.57
1	Taiwan	78.57
2	Austria	71.43
2	Belgium	71.43
2	Finland	71.43
2	Georgia	71.43
2	Hungary	71.43
2	Panama	71.43
2	Spain	71.43
2	United Kingdom	71.43
3	Argentina	64.29
3	Azerbaijan	64.29
3	Chile	64.29
3	Croatia	64.29
3	Denmark	64.29
3	Fiji	64.29
3	Greece	64.29
3	Honduras	64.29
3	Ireland	64.29
3	Kazakhstan	64.29
3	Lithuania	64.29
3	Netherlands	64.29
3	New Zealand	64.29
3	Norway	64.29
3	Portugal	64.29
3	Qatar	64.29
3	Slovenia	64.29
3	Switzerland	64.29
3	Thailand	64.29
3	United Arab Emirates	64.29
3	United States	64.29
3	Uruguay	64.29
4	Bahrain	57.14
4	Bolivia	57.14
4	Bosnia and Herzegovina	57.14
4	Brazil	57.14
4	Brunei	57.14
4	Bulgaria	57.14
4	Colombia	57.14
4	Cyprus	57.14
4	Czech Republic	57.14
4	Dominican Republic	57.14
4	Ecuador	57.14
4	Egypt	57.14
4	Eswatini	57.14
4	Ethiopia	57.14
4	France	57.14
4	Germany	57.14
4	Guinea-Bissau	57.14
4	Indonesia	57.14
4	Israel	57.14
4	Jamaica	57.14
4	Japan	57.14
4	Latvia	57.14
4	Mexico	57.14
4	Moldova	57.14
4	Montenegro	57.14
4	Morocco	57.14
4	Namibia	57.14
4	Nigeria	57.14
4	Peru	57.14
4	Rwanda	57.14
4	Saint Lucia	57.14
4	Singapore	57.14
4	South Africa	57.14
4	Tunisia	57.14
4	Uzbekistan	57.14
4	Zambia	57.14
5	Antigua and Barbuda	50.00
5	Armenia	50.00
5	Bahamas	50.00
5	Bangladesh	50.00
5	Barbados	50.00
5	Belarus	50.00
5	Botswana	50.00
5	Costa Rica	50.00
5	Guyana	50.00
5	Haiti	50.00
5	Hong Kong	50.00
5	Iceland	50.00
5	India	50.00
5	Jordan	50.00
5	Kenya	50.00
5	Luxembourg	50.00
5	Malaysia	50.00
5	Maldives	50.00
5	Nepal	50.00
5	North Macedonia	50.00
5	Oman	50.00
5	Philippines	50.00
5	Poland	50.00
5	Romania	50.00
5	Serbia	50.00
5	Sri Lanka	50.00
5	Ukraine	50.00
6	Algeria	42.86
6	Belize	42.86
6	Benin	42.86
6	Cambodia	42.86
6	Cape Verde	42.86
6	Ivory Coast	42.86
6	El Salvador	42.86
6	Gambia	42.86
6	Guatemala	42.86
6	Kuwait	42.86
6	Kyrgyzstan	42.86
6	Laos	42.86
6	Lesotho	42.86
6	Liberia	42.86
6	Mauritius	42.86
6	Mongolia	42.86
6	Mozambique	42.86
6	Nicaragua	42.86
6	Niger	42.86
6	Pakistan	42.86
6	Paraguay	42.86
6	Saudi Arabia	42.86
6	Seychelles	42.86
6	Solomon Islands	42.86
6	Togo	42.86
6	Uganda	42.86
7	Cameroon	35.71
7	Chad	35.71
7	China	35.71
7	DR Congo	35.71
7	Ghana	35.71
7	Kosovo	35.71
7	Madagascar	35.71
7	Myanmar	35.71
7	Palau	35.71
7	Senegal	35.71
7	Sierra Leone	35.71
7	South Korea	35.71
7	Suriname	35.71
7	Tajikistan	35.71
7	Tanzania	35.71
7	Timor-Leste	35.71
7	Trinidad and Tobago	35.71
7	Turkey	35.71
7	Vietnam	35.71
8	Angola	28.57
8	Burkina Faso	28.57
8	Cuba	28.57
8	Djibouti	28.57
8	Guinea	28.57
8	Iraq	28.57
8	Lebanon	28.57
8	Liechtenstein	28.57
8	Malta	28.57
8	Mauritania	28.57
8	Papua New Guinea	28.57
8	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	28.57
8	Vanuatu	28.57
8	Venezuela	28.57
9	Central African Republic	21.43
9	Gabon	21.43
9	Malawi	21.43
9	Republic of the Congo	21.43
9	Russia	21.43
9	Somalia	21.43
9	Sudan	21.43
9	Turkmenistan	21.43
9	Zimbabwe	21.43
10	Burundi	14.29
10	Equatorial Guinea	14.29
10	Mali	14.29
11	Libya	-7.14
12	Eritrea	-21.43
12	North Korea	-21.43