This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Uganda statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Ugandan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Ugandan-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children |
| Indicator |
16.2.1. Number of victims of human trafficking per 100,000 population, by sex, age and form of exploitation |
| Metadata update |
November 2021 |
| Related indicators |
Indicator under target 5.2 and 8.7 |
| Data reporter |
Uganda Police Force |
| Organisation |
Uganda Police Force |
| Contact person(s) |
SP Nyamaizi Marion |
| Contact organisation unit |
Directorate Of Research, Planning& Development |
| Contact person function |
Principal Statistician |
| Contact phone |
+256 718 328784 |
| Contact mail |
P.O Box 7055 Kampala |
| Contact email | |
| Definition and concepts |
Definition: The indicator is defined as the ratio between the total number of victims of trafficking in persons detected or living in a country and the population resident in the country, expressed per 100,000 populations. Concepts: According to the definition given in the Trafficking in Persons Protocol, trafficking in persons has three constituent elements; The Act (Recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of persons), the Means. (Threat or use of force, coercion, abduction, fraud, deception, abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability, or giving payments or benefits to a person in control over another person) and the Purpose (at minimum exploiting the prostitution of others, sexual exploitation, forced labour, slavery or similar practices and the removal of organs). The definition implies that the exploitation does not need to be in place, as the intention by traffickers to exploit the victim is sufficient to define a trafficking offence. Furthermore, the list of exploitative forms is not limited, which means that other forms of exploitation may emerge and they could be considered to represent additional forms of trafficking offences. |
| Unit of measure |
Per 100,000 of the population per year. |
| Classifications |
None |
| Data sources |
Administrative data |
| Data collection method |
Data is collected routinely at various police units as incidence is reported |
| Data collection calendar |
Data is submitted by every 15th day of the month |
| Data release calendar |
December of every year |
| Data providers |
Criminal Investigations Directorate |
| Data compilers |
Directorate of Research, Planning& Development |
| Institutional mandate |
The mandate of UPF as provided for in the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda& the UPF Act Cap 303 is protection of life& property, prevention& detection of crime, keeping law& order, and maintenance of overall security and public safety in Uganda. |
| Rationale |
The rationale is measuring the prevalence of the number of victims of trafficking according to the victims profile and the forms of exploitation. |
| Comment and limitations |
Uganda is a source, transit, and destination country for trafficking in persons, including both transnational trafficking and domestic trafficking. There is very limited systematic data on the prevalence or prosecution of TIP. The limited available data, and subjective evidence indicates that the number of women, men, and children trafficked in or from Uganda is increasing. The most common means of recruitment are through deception with promises of employment, care and education. The use of force is not common and is only related to human sacrifice. The UPF have a challenge of identifying the real victims before they leave the country because most of the trafficked persons are coached to tell lies |
| Method of computation |
The indicator is calculated as the total number of victims of trafficking in persons detected to UPF in a given year divided by the total population of the country in the same year, multiplied by 100,000. |
| Validation |
When monthly returns come to CID headquarters, sampling of some police stations is done to verify whether what they have in their books is what is submitted |
| Methods and guidance available to countries for the compilation of the data at the national level |
UPF handbook on data production and crime recording Mandatory submission of returns in UPF is by 15th of every months as stipulated in the UPF standing order |
| Quality management |
Developed a UPF handbook on data production and crime recording to guide the process from collection to dissemination. Reviewed Police Form I (monthly crime returns) with UBOS pending approval by UPF Management. Continuous training of crime records officers. UPF Service Delivery Standard is being developed. |
| Quality assurance |
UPF has a standard method of recording crime reported through the Police Books and Police Forms for example the Station Diary, Crime Records Book, Police Form 1( monthly crime returns). The managers commit themselves by signing on the crime returns from their police units. |
| Quality assessment |
Quality of UPF data is assessed through sampling of some police units to check whether what they submitted is what they have in the unit. |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
Data is available and is disaggregated by; • Sex of the victim • Form of Exploitation • Age group in terms of adult/ juvenile |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
None |
| References and Documentation |
UPF handbook on data production and crime recording • Uganda Police Crime Report |
| Metadata last updated | Feb 12, 2026 |