According to the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children, approximately 8 million children are reported missing globally each year.
Key points about missing children statistics:
US statistics:
In the US alone, around 2,300 children are reported missing every day.
Family Abductions:
A significant portion of missing children cases involve family abductions, where a relative takes the child without legal authority.
Non-Family Abductions:
While less frequent, some missing children cases involve abductions by strangers or acquaintances.
Data limitations:
Accurate global statistics can be challenging due to underreporting and inconsistent data collection practices across different countries.