Trends in the Identification of Child Sexual Abuse Material (2020–2024)

Name: Trends in the Identification of Child Sexual Abuse Material (2020–2024)
Published: 2026-03-03 17:09:15

The data reveals a record-breaking surge in the identification of CSAM, with 2024 figures surpassing the previous five-year peak by over 140%. The most alarming metric is the volume of confirmed illegal records, which jumped by 202% in a single year to reach 1.63 million.

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Source: INHOPE Annual Report 2024

Topic: Harms and Wellbeing

Reference year: 2024

Geographical scope: World

Method: online records reported to the INHOPE system

Link to original document: inhope.org

Trends in the Identification of Child Sexual Abuse Material (2020–2024)

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