National Statistics

Hotline advocates collect information about individuals who contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline (e.g. contactors) to identify needs, issue referrals, and report potential human trafficking situations to the appropriate authorities. Hotline advocates collect only the information needed to provide assistance. 

Summary statistics describing contactors and the human trafficking situations reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline are provided on this website to inform prevention and response efforts. The summary statistics on this page do not reflect the prevalence of human trafficking victimization among a particular population or in any given area. Contactor data describes only those who were aware of and chose to contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline, as well as information those contactors chose to share about themselves and potential trafficking situations. National Human Trafficking Hotline data is dynamic and subject to change as new information is reported. The current report is based on data retrieved on April 22, 2025. 
 

Total National Statistics

The National Human Trafficking Hotline uses the word "case" to represent distinct situations of trafficking reported to the hotline. A case can involve one or more potential victims of trafficking and can be reported to the hotline through one or more conversations via call, text, email, online report, or webchat. The use of the word case is not an indication of law enforcement involvement in the situation.

Polaris has changed the way we present certain data to include contacts initiated by text and chat. As a result, data obtained before this change may not match what is currently available on this site.

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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)

Signals

The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 463,109 signals since its inception.

Hotline Call: 322,722
SMS Report: 65,910
Online Report: 36,016
Email Received: 27,781
Web Chat: 10,680

Cases

Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 112,822 cases of human trafficking. 218,568 victims were identified in these cases.

Statistics by Year

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2024

Signals Received in 2024

32,309
signals were received by the Hotline in 2024 from National.
8,024
signals received were from victims or survivors of human trafficking

How do contacts hear about the hotline?

It is helpful for us to learn how people hear about the Hotline so that we can strategically advertise to reach more victims and survivors. However, we are not always able to collect this information during every conversation. 

Ways the Hotline was Found

Referral
147

Internet
111

Training/Conference
39

Billboard
16

Print Media
12

Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
12

DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
6

Street Outreach
4

Other
31,962

How do contacts reach the hotline?

People can contact the Hotline by phone, text, online chat, online form, and email. Most people contact us by phone or text.

Signal Types

Hotline Call
17,957

SMS Report
4,920

Online Report
4,166

Email Received
2,811

Web Chat
2,455

Cases Identified in 2024

11,999
cases were identified in 2024.
21,865
victims were involved in these cases. Cases can involve multiple victims.

What types of trafficking cases were reported?

The Hotline receives tips about situations involving sex trafficking, labor trafficking, sex & labor trafficking, as well as situations where the type of trafficking may be unknown or not specified. 

Types of Trafficking

Sex
6,647

Labor
2,220

Sex and Labor
1,360
Venues for Sex Trafficking

Residence-Based Commercial Sex
778

Illicit Massage/Spa Business
656

Hotel/Motel-Based
601

Street-Based
357

Pornography
263

Online Ad Venue Unknown
242

Escort/Delivery Service
168

Bar/Club
65

Hostess/Strip Club-Based
56

Truck Stop-Based
34

Tourism
13

Other
3,969
Venues for Labor Trafficking

Domestic Work
482

Restaurant/Food Service
219

Construction
180

Agriculture/Farms
155

Illicit Activity
112

Retail/Other Small Business
92

Hospitality
72

Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
63

Factory
40

Landscaping Service
39

Health & Beauty Services
34

Transportation
33

Begging Ring
28

Health Care
20

Traveling Sales Crew
19

Peddling Ring
15

Bar/Club
12

Education
11

Arts & Entertainment
8

Pre-school/Child Day Care Service
8

Hostess/Strip Club
7

Recreational Facilities
7

Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
4

Traveling Carnival
4

Forestry/Reforestation
3

Other
744

What was the primary request in each case?

People contact the hotline to report a tip, request a referral, or reach out for crisis-related services such as immediate shelter or crisis response.

Requests on Human Trafficking Cases

Report a Trafficking Tip
7,656

Access Service Referrals
3,853

Request Crisis Assistance
385

Request General Information
94

Request T&TA
11

Case Demographics

The Hotline only collects demographic information for victims and survivors in a trafficking situation when appropriate. These numbers are not cumulative as one case could involve multiple victims and survivors.

Ages

Adults
8,233

Minors
2,666
Sex

Females
8,359

Males
1,972

Gender Minorities
149

Signals and cases by State in 2024

2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2007-2014

Human Trafficking Hotline Statistics

50,123

signals were received by the Hotline in 2021. Includes calls, texts, and online chats and tips.

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