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Italy identifies 46.8% more potential human trafficking victims in 2025 than in 2021
Italy's protection system for human trafficking victims identified far more potential victims in 2025 than in 2021. The count rose from 2,398 people in 2021 to 3,520 in 2025, an increase of 46.8%. The document presents this as a sign that the system has become better at spotting potential victims.
What does it mean?
Italy's system for protecting people from trafficking found 3,520 potential victims in 2025, up from 2,398 in 2021. This means more people were being picked up and offered protection. The figures show the system is getting better at spotting people at risk.
Who is affected?
People at risk of human trafficking in Italy and those who support them through the protection system.
What changes?
In 2021 the protection system recorded 2,398 potential victims; in 2025 it recorded 3,520.