Slavery still exists in the US in the 2010s. Slaves today are cheap. In 1850, a slave in the American South cost $40,000 (in today's money). Today, a slave costs $90 on average worldwide. Modern slaves are not considered investments worth maintaining. read more
World-wide slavery today: Slaves today are cheaper than ever. In 1850, an average slave in the American South cost the equivalent of $40,000 in today’s money. Today a slave costs about $90 on average worldwide. Modern slaves are not considered investments worth maintaining. read more
The rate of slavery is also alarmingly high in Haiti, in Pakistan and in India, the world's second-most populous country. In all three, more than 1 percent of the population is estimated to live in slavery. read more
There are tens of millions of people trapped in various forms of slavery throughout the world today. Researchers estimate that 40 million are enslaved worldwide, generating $150 billion each year in illicit profits for traffickers. Labor Slavery. read more