Into the Light Index
Every day all over the world children are forced to live in the darkness of sexual exploitation and abuse. This is a hidden pandemic that must become a public health priority. The Into the Light Index highlights the prevalence of this problem by presenting global data. Behind every number is a young person and a need for urgent action because children can't wait. See our latest 2026 data update.
1 in 4
Children face online sexual solicitation
9%
Children facing online sexual extortion at least once before age of 18
1,500+
Devices found to possess abuse guidance material (‘paedophile manuals’) in 61 countries
63.5 per 10,000 people
Rate of child sexual abuse material as a proportion of population remains high in Western Europe
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2025 Regions
Western Europe
South Asia
2026 Regions
North America
East Asia & Pacific
Latin America & Caribbean
2027 Regions
Eastern & Southern Africa
West & Central Africa
2028 Regions
Middle East & North Africa
Eastern Europe & Central Asia