Does the law prohibit forced labour?

  • Prohibition of Forced Labour (with sanctions)
  • General Prohibition
  • No Data

This map reflects policies as of 1 January 2024 in 145 countries covered by the Index. The maps are based on the Labour Rights Index 2024, produced by the WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research (WageIndicator Labour Law office).

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  • 1 country has a general prohibition against forced labour.
  • 144 countries prohibit forced labour with sanctions, including monetary fines and imprisonment.