Slavery in Turkey

Slavery in Turkey is illegal, though like many other countries, it suffers from issues relating to human trafficking. Historically, slavery in Turkey was significant during the Ottoman Empire period.

History
Slavery was a significant part of the Ottoman Empire's economy.

Modern
Turkey is one of the top destinations for victims of human trafficking, according to a report produced by the UNDOC.

A 2016 report based on the Global Slavery Index estimated that there may be about "480,000 people in Turkey [who] live like modern slaves".

Many members of the Afro-Turk minority are descendants of the former slaves.