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The Average Price for a Trafficked Human—$90

Does ninety dollars seem like a lot of money? A new reading tablet or a piece of home fitness equipment might be a steal at that price. On some days, ninety dollars can buy you a day at Disney World. … Or ninety dollars could be the value of your entire life. According to SumAll.org the average worldwide cost of a trafficked human is just ninety dollars.

And in case you're thinking, Is human slavery really that common today? Here's a comparison of the state of human slavery in 1860 versus today (as of 2012):

Slavery in 1860:

  • 25 million slaves worldwide
  • $134 - median price per slave
  • 78 percent of slaves are legal

Slavery Today (as of 2012):

  • 27 million slaves worldwide
  • $140 - median price per slave
  • 0 percent of slaves are legal

The average lifetime of a slave is six years, after which they escape, set free, or die.

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