Prostitution age of consent

The prostitution age of consent is the minimum age at which a person may legally engage in prostitution. Where this is not specified in the individual county's prostitution laws, then the general age of consent laws for that country apply.

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Country Prostitution age of consent Client age of consent Penalty for a violation Note
Algeria 18[1]
Argentina 18[2]
Benin 16[3]
Bolivia 18[4]
Canada 18[5]
Colombia 18[6] From 14 to 25 years if prostitute is under 18;
Cuba 16[4]
Czech Republic 18[7]
Denmark 18[8]
Democratic Republic of the Congo 18[2]
Ecuador 18[1]
El Salvador 18[2]
Ethiopia 18[4]
Germany 18[9] Up to 5 years or fine if prostitute is under 18; From 2 to 15 years if prostitute is under 14;
Greece 18[2]
Guinea-Bissau 14[10] Prostitution of children is not specifically prohibited, however the minimum labor age (14) applies.
Honduras 18[4]
Hong Kong 16 (21 for anal sex)[11] A fine of $10,000 and imprisonment for 6 months
Hungary 18[1]
Ireland 18[12]
Lebanon 21[1]
Mexico (in states where prostitution is legal) 18[2]
Netherlands 18 nationally, 21 in some municipalities[13] 16[14]
New Zealand 18[15] 16[15]
Nicaragua 18[2][16]
Paraguay 18[2]
Peru 18[1]
Senegal 21[1]
Singapore 18[2]
Tunisia 18[1]
Tuvalu 15[17]
United Kingdom 18[18] 16[19]
United States (Nevada only) 18[20]
Uruguay 18[1]
Venezuela 18[1]

See also

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References

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  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "The Legal Status of Prostitution by Country". ChartsBin. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  3. ^ Zonneveld, Patrick (18 April 2003). "Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor - Benin". Refworld. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d "100 Countries and Their Prostitution Policies - Legal Prostitution". ProCon.org. Archived from the original on 7 April 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  5. ^ "The Law of Sex Work". OWJN. July 2008. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  6. ^ Alsema, Adriaan (21 June 2012). "Medellin and Caribbean are Colombia's main sex tourism destinations". Colombia News. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  7. ^ "40/2009 Sb. Trestní zákoník". Zákony pro lidi (in Czech). Retrieved 2019-11-25.
  8. ^ Dyrvig, Theresa; Danske, Den Store (29 April 2025). "Historie og straffeloven". Lex (in Danish). Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  9. ^ Saxena, Shreya (21 June 2017). "Legal Situation of Prostitution in Germany". The News Geeks. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  10. ^ Zonneveld, Patrick (2022). "2021 Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor Guinea Bissau" (PDF). Dol.gov. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  11. ^ Zonneveld, Patrick (25 June 2021). "Crimes relating to prostitution". Family CILC. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
  12. ^ "Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 January 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  13. ^ "New Prostitution Policy in the Netherlands". Amsterdam Red Light District Tours. 6 December 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  14. ^ "Red Light District -- Age Limits for prostitutes and their clients". Amsterdam Tourist Information. 4 August 2007. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  15. ^ a b "Sex Work Law > Current Law". www.sexworklaw.co.nz. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  16. ^ "Nicaragua Age of Consent & Statutory Rape Laws".
  17. ^ "Tuvalu Penal Code" (PDF). Tuvalu Legislation. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  18. ^ Sexual Offences Act 2003
  19. ^ Sexual Offences Act 2003
  20. ^ "Nevada Prostitution and Solicitation Laws". Findlaw. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
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