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Interactive MapIntroductionAge of Consent Around the WorldAge of Consent in EuropeAge of Consent in North AmericaAge of Consent in South America Age of Consent in Africa Age of Consent in Asia Age of Consent by CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAndorraAngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCentral African RepublicChadChileColombiaComorosCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCyprusCzech RepublicDemocratic Republic of the CongoDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFederated States of MicronesiaFijiFinlandFranceGabonGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGreeceGrenadaGuamGuatemalaGuineaGuinea-BissauHaitiHondurasHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsraelItalyIvory CoastJamaicaJapanJordanKazakhstanKenyaKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritaniaMauritiusMexicoMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNorth KoreaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestinePanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeople's Republic of ChinaPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalQatarRepublic of the CongoRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSan MarinoSão Tomé and PríncipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandThe BahamasThe GambiaTogoTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited States of AmericaUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVatican CityVenezuelaVietnamYemenZambiaZimbabwe

Introduction

The age of consent is the minimum age at which an individual is considered legally old enough to consent to sexual activity. This age varies widely from country to country and is influenced by cultural, religious, and social norms. In some countries, the age of consent is as low as 11 years old like in Nigeria, while in others, it is as high as 21 like in Bahrain.

In general, most countries set the age of consent between 14 and 18 years old. However, even within this range, there can be significant differences in the way the age of consent is applied. For example, some countries have different age limits for heterosexual and homosexual sexual activity. Additionally, some countries have “close in age” exemptions that allow sexual activity between individuals who are close in age, even if one or both of them are below the age of consent.

Age of Consent Around the World

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Bahrain21 Years Old
South Korea20 Years Old
Argentina18 Years Old
Benin18 Years Old
Bhutan18 Years Old
Burundi18 Years Old
Central African Republic18 Years Old
Chile18 Years Old
Djibouti18 Years Old
Dominican Republic18 Years Old
Egypt18 Years Old
El Salvador18 Years Old
Equatorial Guinea18 Years Old
Eritrea18 Years Old
Ethiopia18 Years Old
Gabon18 Years Old
Guatemala18 Years Old
Haiti18 Years Old
India18 Years Old
Iraq18 Years Old
Ivory Coast18 Years Old
Kenya18 Years Old
Lebanon18 Years Old
Liberia18 Years Old
Mali18 Years Old
Malta18 Years Old
Nicaragua18 Years Old
Northern Mariana Islands18 Years Old
Panama18 Years Old
Republic of the Congo18 Years Old
Rwanda18 Years Old
Seychelles18 Years Old
Sierra Leone18 Years Old
Somalia18 Years Old
South Sudan18 Years Old
Tanzania18 Years Old
The Gambia18 Years Old
Tunisia18 Years Old
Turkey18 Years Old
Uganda18 Years Old
Vatican City18 Years Old
Vietnam18 Years Old
Cyprus17 Years Old
Ireland17 Years Old
Mexico17 Years Old
Nauru17 Years Old
Algeria16 Years Old
Andorra16 Years Old
Antigua and Barbuda16 Years Old
Armenia16 Years Old
Australia16 Years Old
Azerbaijan16 Years Old
Barbados16 Years Old
Belarus16 Years Old
Belgium16 Years Old
Belize16 Years Old
Botswana16 Years Old
Brunei16 Years Old
Cameroon16 Years Old
Canada16 Years Old
Cuba16 Years Old
Dominica16 Years Old
Fiji16 Years Old
Finland16 Years Old
Georgia16 Years Old
Ghana16 Years Old
Grenada16 Years Old
Guam16 Years Old
Guinea-Bissau16 Years Old
Indonesia16 Years Old
Israel16 Years Old
Jamaica16 Years Old
Jordan16 Years Old
Kazakhstan16 Years Old
Kyrgyzstan16 Years Old
Latvia16 Years Old
Lesotho16 Years Old
Lithuania16 Years Old
Luxembourg16 Years Old
Malaysia16 Years Old
Marshall Islands16 Years Old
Mauritania16 Years Old
Moldova16 Years Old
Mongolia16 Years Old
Namibia16 Years Old
Nepal16 Years Old
Netherlands16 Years Old
New Zealand16 Years Old
Norway16 Years Old
Palau16 Years Old
Papua New Guinea16 Years Old
Russia16 Years Old
Saint Kitts and Nevis16 Years Old
Saint Lucia16 Years Old
Senegal16 Years Old
Singapore16 Years Old
South Africa16 Years Old
Spain16 Years Old
Sri Lanka16 Years Old
Suriname16 Years Old
Switzerland16 Years Old
Taiwan16 Years Old
Tajikistan16 Years Old
The Bahamas16 Years Old
Togo16 Years Old
Trinidad and Tobago16 Years Old
Turkmenistan16 Years Old
Ukraine16 Years Old
United Kingdom16 Years Old
United States of America16 Years Old
Uzbekistan16 Years Old
Vanuatu16 Years Old
Venezuela16 Years Old
Zambia16 Years Old
Zimbabwe16 Years Old
Eswatini16 Years Old
Aruba15 Years Old
Cambodia15 Years Old
Costa Rica15 Years Old
Croatia15 Years Old
Czech Republic15 Years Old
Denmark15 Years Old
France15 Years Old
Greece15 Years Old
Guinea15 Years Old
Honduras15 Years Old
Iceland15 Years Old
Laos15 Years Old
Monaco15 Years Old
North Korea15 Years Old
Poland15 Years Old
Romania15 Years Old
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines15 Years Old
Slovenia15 Years Old
Solomon Islands15 Years Old
Sweden15 Years Old
Syria15 Years Old
Thailand15 Years Old
Uruguay15 Years Old
Albania14 Years Old
Austria14 Years Old
Bangladesh14 Years Old
Bolivia14 Years Old
Bosnia and Herzegovina14 Years Old
Brazil14 Years Old
Bulgaria14 Years Old
Chad14 Years Old
Colombia14 Years Old
Democratic Republic of the Congo14 Years Old
East Timor14 Years Old
Ecuador14 Years Old
Estonia14 Years Old
Federated States of Micronesia14 Years Old
Germany14 Years Old
Hungary14 Years Old
Italy14 Years Old
Liechtenstein14 Years Old
Madagascar14 Years Old
Malawi14 Years Old
Mauritius14 Years Old
Montenegro14 Years Old
Myanmar14 Years Old
Paraguay14 Years Old
People's Republic of China14 Years Old
Peru14 Years Old
Portugal14 Years Old
San Marino14 Years Old
Serbia14 Years Old
São Tomé and Príncipe14 Years Old
Burkina Faso13 Years Old
Comoros13 Years Old
Japan13 Years Old
Niger13 Years Old
Angola12 Years Old
Philippines12 Years Old
Nigeria11 Years Old
AfghanistanMust Be Married
IranMust Be Married
KuwaitMust Be Married
LibyaMust Be Married
MaldivesMust Be Married
OmanMust Be Married
PakistanMust Be Married
PalestineMust Be Married
QatarMust Be Married
Saudi ArabiaMust Be Married
SudanMust Be Married
United Arab EmiratesMust Be Married
YemenMust Be Married

Age of Consent in Europe

The age of consent in Europe varies by country and ranges from 14 to 18 years old. In most European countries, the age of consent is 16 years old. However, in some countries, the age of consent is 16 but can be lowered to 14 if the sexual partner is also a minor. It is worth noting that even if the age of consent is below 18 in some countries, there are still laws that prohibit sexual activity with minors under certain circumstances, such as when the minor is in a position of dependency or when the perpetrator is in a position of authority.

Age of Consent in North America

The age of consent in North America varies by jurisdiction, with the lowest being 16 and the highest being 18 years old. In the United States, the age of consent is determined by individual states, and it ranges from 16 to 18 years old, with most states setting it at 16 or 17. Some states have close-in-age exemptions, which allow for sexual activity between minors who are close in age, such as a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old. In Canada, the age of consent is 16 years old, but there are close-in-age exemptions for sexual activity between minors who are close in age, ranging from 12 to 16 years old. It is worth noting that in both the United States and Canada, engaging in sexual activity with a minor below the age of consent is considered statutory rape and is punishable by law.

Age of Consent in South America

The age of consent in South America varies by country with the lowest age of consent being 13 and the highest being 18 years old. The age of consent in Brazil is 14 years old, but there are strict laws against sexual activities with minors under the age of 14. Other countries in South America, such as Chile have set the age of consent at 18 years old. In addition, in many South American countries, engaging in sexual activity with a minor below the age of consent is considered a serious crime, and perpetrators can face harsh penalties, including imprisonment.

Age of Consent in Africa

The age of consent in Africa varies from 11 to 18 years old. In some countries, such as Nigeria, the age of consent is 11 years old, which is among the lowest age of consent in the world. In other countries, such as South Africa, the age of consent is 16 years old. The age of consent in Turkey is 18 years old, and engaging in sexual activity with a minor under the age of 18 is punishable by law. It is worth noting that in many African countries, there are laws against child marriage, which is considered a form of forced sexual activity with minors. However, child marriage remains a prevalent issue in many African countries, and efforts are being made to combat this practice and protect the rights of children.

Age of Consent in Asia

The age of consent in Asia varies widely by country and can range from 12 to 21 years old. For instance, the age of consent in Japan is 13 years old, but there are strict laws against sexual activities with minors under the age of 18. The age of consent in China is 14 years old, but it is illegal to engage in sexual activity with a minor under the age of 14. The age of consent in India is 18 years old, and engaging in sexual activity with a minor under the age of 18 is considered a serious crime. Other countries in Asia, such as the Philippines, have set the age of consent at 12 years old, which is among the lowest age of consent in the world.

Age of Consent by Country

Afghanistan

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The age of consent in Afghanistan is not defined, and the law only allows sexual activity between individuals who are married. This law effectively sets the age of consent at marriage, which is usually around 16 years old for girls and 18 years old for boys.

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14 Years Old

The age of consent in Albania is 14 years old, regardless of the gender of the individuals involved. However, if one of the individuals is in a position of authority or trust (such as a teacher, parent, or guardian), the age of consent is raised to 18.

Algeria

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16 Years Old

The age of consent in Algeria is 16 years old for both heterosexual and homosexual sexual activity.

Andorra

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16 Years Old

The age of consent in Andorra is set at 16 years old, regardless of the gender of the individuals involved.

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12 Years Old

The age of consent in Angola is 12 years old, which is among the lowest age of consent in the world. However, if one of the individuals is in a position of authority or trust, such as a teacher, the age of consent is raised to 16.

Antigua and Barbuda

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16 Years Old

The age of consent in Antigua and Barbuda is 16 years old, regardless of the gender of the individuals involved.

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18 Years Old

The age of consent in Argentina is 18 years old, and sexual activity with individuals under this age is considered statutory rape. However, if the sexual activity involves an individual aged 13 to 16, and the other individual is within 2 years of age, it may not be considered statutory rape.

Armenia

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16 Years Old

The age of consent in Armenia is 16 years old for both heterosexual and homosexual sexual activity.

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15 Years Old

The age of consent in Aruba is 15 years old, regardless of the gender of the individuals involved.

Australia

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16 Years Old

The age of consent in Australia is 16 years old, but some states have "close in age" exemptions that allow sexual activity between individuals who are close in age.

Austria

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14 Years Old

The age of consent in Austria is 14 years old, regardless of the gender of the individuals involved.

Azerbaijan

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16 Years Old

The age of consent in Azerbaijan is 16 years old, regardless of the gender of the individuals involved.

Bahrain

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21 Years Old

The age of consent in Bahrain is 21 years old, which is one of the highest ages of consent in the world. Sexual activity with individuals under this age is considered statutory rape.

Bangladesh

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14 Years Old

The age of consent in Bangladesh is 14 years old, regardless of the gender of the individuals involved.

Barbados

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16 Years Old

The age of consent in Barbados is 16 years old, regardless of the gender of the individuals involved.

Belarus

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16 Years Old

The age of consent in Belarus is 16 years old, regardless of the gender of the individuals involved.

Belgium

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16 Years Old

The age of consent in Belgium is 16 years old, regardless of the gender of the individuals involved.

Belize

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16 Years Old

The age of consent in Belize is 16 years old, regardless of the gender of the individuals involved.

Benin

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18 Years Old

The age of consent in Benin is 18 years old, regardless of the gender of the individuals involved.

Bhutan

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18 Years Old

Bolivia

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14 Years Old

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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14 Years Old

Botswana

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16 Years Old

Brazil

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14 Years Old

The age of consent in Brazil is 14 years old. Engaging in sexual activity with a minor under 14 is considered statutory rape, while sexual activity with a minor between the ages of 14 and 18 is considered a criminal offense. Brazil has implemented measures to combat child sexual abuse, including a national registry of sex offenders and increased penalties for those who engage in child pornography.

Brunei

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16 Years Old

Bulgaria

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14 Years Old

Burkina Faso

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13 Years Old

Burundi

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18 Years Old

Cambodia

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15 Years Old

Cameroon

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16 Years Old

Canada

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16 Years Old

The age of consent in Canada is 16 years old. This means that individuals who are 16 years old or older can legally engage in sexual activities with each other.

Central African Republic

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18 Years Old

Chad

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14 Years Old

Chile

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18 Years Old

Colombia

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14 Years Old

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13 Years Old

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15 Years Old

The age of consent in Costa Rica is 15 years old. This means that individuals who are 15 years old or older can legally engage in sexual activities with each other.

Croatia

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15 Years Old

Cuba

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16 Years Old

Cyprus

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17 Years Old

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15 Years Old

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14 Years Old

Denmark

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The age of consent in Denmark is 15 years old. The Danish government has taken steps to combat child sexual abuse, including the establishment of a national hotline for reporting cases of child abuse and the launch of a national campaign to raise awareness about child sexual exploitation.

Djibouti

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18 Years Old

Dominica

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16 Years Old

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18 Years Old

The age of consent in the Dominican Republic is 18 years old. This means that individuals who are 18 years old or older can legally engage in sexual activities with each other.

East Timor

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14 Years Old

Ecuador

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14 Years Old

Egypt

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18 Years Old

El Salvador

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18 Years Old

Equatorial Guinea

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Eritrea

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18 Years Old

Estonia

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14 Years Old

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16 Years Old

Ethiopia

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18 Years Old

Federated States of Micronesia

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14 Years Old

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16 Years Old

Finland

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16 Years Old

France

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15 Years Old

The age of consent in France is 15 years old. This means that individuals who are 15 years old or older can legally engage in sexual activities with each other.

Gabon

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18 Years Old

Georgia

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16 Years Old

Germany

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14 Years Old

The age of consent in Germany is 14 years old. However, engaging in sexual activity with a minor under 16 is illegal and can result in prosecution. The law in Germany also prohibits adults from having sexual relationships with minors who are entrusted to their care, such as their students or foster children.

Ghana

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16 Years Old

Greece

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15 Years Old

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16 Years Old

Guam

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16 Years Old

Guatemala

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18 Years Old

Guinea

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15 Years Old

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16 Years Old

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18 Years Old

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15 Years Old

Hungary

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14 Years Old

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15 Years Old

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18 Years Old

The age of consent in India is 18 years old. This means that individuals who are 18 years old or older can legally engage in sexual activities with each other.

Indonesia

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16 Years Old

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18 Years Old

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17 Years Old

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16 Years Old

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14 Years Old

The age of consent in Italy is 14 years old. However, engaging in sexual activity with a minor under 16 is considered a criminal offense. The Italian government has taken steps to combat child sexual abuse, including the establishment of a special unit within the police force dedicated to investigating crimes against children.

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18 Years Old

Jamaica

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16 Years Old

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13 Years Old

The age of consent in Japan is 13 years old, although there are some prefectures that have raised the age to 16 or 18 for certain activities. However, any sexual activity with a minor under 18 is considered illegal under Japanese law, and there are strict penalties for individuals who engage in such behavior. Japan has also been criticized for not doing enough to combat child prostitution and pornography.

Jordan

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16 Years Old

Kazakhstan

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16 Years Old

Kenya

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18 Years Old

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Kyrgyzstan

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16 Years Old

Laos

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15 Years Old

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16 Years Old

Lebanon

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18 Years Old

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16 Years Old

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18 Years Old

Libya

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14 Years Old

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16 Years Old

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16 Years Old

Madagascar

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14 Years Old

Malawi

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14 Years Old

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16 Years Old

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In the Maldives, individuals must be married before engaging in sexual activities.

Mali

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18 Years Old

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18 Years Old

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16 Years Old

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16 Years Old

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14 Years Old

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17 Years Old

The age of consent in Mexico is 17 years old. This means that individuals who are 17 years old or older can legally engage in sexual activities with each other.

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16 Years Old

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15 Years Old

Mongolia

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16 Years Old

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14 Years Old

Myanmar

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14 Years Old

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16 Years Old

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17 Years Old

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16 Years Old

Netherlands

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16 Years Old

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16 Years Old

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18 Years Old

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11 Years Old

The age of consent in Nigeria is 11 years old. This is the lowest age of consent in the world and means that individuals who are 11 years old or older can legally engage in sexual activities with each other.

North Korea

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15 Years Old

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18 Years Old

Norway

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16 Years Old

The age of consent in Norway is 16 years old and sexual activity with a minor under 16 is considered a criminal offense. The Norwegian government has implemented measures to combat child sexual abuse, including the establishment of a national center for victims of sexual abuse and the creation of a task force to investigate cases of child sexual exploitation.

Oman

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Must Be Married

Palau

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16 Years Old

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18 Years Old

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16 Years Old

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14 Years Old

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14 Years Old

The age of consent in China is 14 years old. However, the country also has laws that criminalize sexual activities with minors under 18. The Chinese government has recently stepped up efforts to crack down on child sexual abuse, including the launch of a national campaign to combat online child pornography and exploitation.

Peru

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14 Years Old

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12 Years Old

The age of consent in the Philippines is 12 years old, which is among the lowest age of consent in the world. This means that individuals who are 12 years old or older can legally engage in sexual activities with each other.

Poland

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15 Years Old

Portugal

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14 Years Old

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Must Be Married

Republic of the Congo

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18 Years Old

Romania

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15 Years Old

Russia

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16 Years Old

The age of consent in Russia is 16 years old. However, engaging in sexual activity with a minor under 18 is considered a criminal offense. The Russian government has been criticized for not doing enough to combat child sexual abuse, including the lack of resources and support for victims.

Rwanda

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18 Years Old

Saint Kitts and Nevis

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16 Years Old

Saint Lucia

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16 Years Old

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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15 Years Old

San Marino

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14 Years Old

São Tomé and Príncipe

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14 Years Old

Saudi Arabia

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Must Be Married

In Saudi Arabia, individuals must be married before engaging in sexual activities.

Senegal

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16 Years Old

Serbia

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14 Years Old

The age of consent in Serbia is 14 years old. This means that individuals who are 14 years old or older can legally engage in sexual activities with each other.

Seychelles

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18 Years Old

Sierra Leone

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18 Years Old

Singapore

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16 Years Old

Slovenia

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15 Years Old

Solomon Islands

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15 Years Old

Somalia

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18 Years Old

South Africa

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16 Years Old

South Korea

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20 Years Old

The age of consent in South Korea is 20 years old. Sexual activity with a minor under 18 is considered a criminal offense. The South Korean government has taken steps to combat child sexual abuse, including the establishment of a special police unit to investigate crimes against children and the launch of a national campaign to raise awareness about child sexual exploitation.

South Sudan

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18 Years Old

Spain

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16 Years Old

The age of consent in Spain is 16 years old. However, the law also criminalizes sexual activities with minors under 18. The Spanish government has taken steps to combat child sexual abuse, including the establishment of a national registry of sex offenders and the creation of a special unit within the police force to investigate crimes against children.

Sri Lanka

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16 Years Old

Sudan

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Must Be Married

Suriname

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16 Years Old

Sweden

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15 Years Old

The age of consent in Sweden is 15 years old. This means that individuals who are 15 years old or older can legally engage in sexual activities with each other.

Switzerland

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16 Years Old

The age of consent in Switzerland is 16 years old. This means that individuals who are 16 years old or older can legally engage in sexual activities with each other.

Syria

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15 Years Old

Taiwan

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16 Years Old

Tajikistan

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16 Years Old

Tanzania

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18 Years Old

Thailand

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15 Years Old

The age of consent in Thailand is 15 years old. However, the country has laws that criminalize sexual activities with minors under 18. The Thai government has taken steps to combat child sexual abuse, including the establishment of a national hotline for reporting cases of child abuse and the creation of a task force to investigate child sexual exploitation.

The Bahamas

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16 Years Old

The Gambia

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18 Years Old

Togo

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16 Years Old

Trinidad and Tobago

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16 Years Old

Tunisia

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18 Years Old

Turkey

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18 Years Old

The age of consent in Turkey is 18 years old. This means that individuals who are 18 years old or older can legally engage in sexual activities with each other.

Turkmenistan

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16 Years Old

Uganda

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18 Years Old

Ukraine

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16 Years Old

United Arab Emirates

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Must Be Married

United Kingdom

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16 Years Old

The age of consent in the United Kingdom is 16 years old. This means that individuals who are 16 years old or older can legally engage in sexual activities with each other.

United States of America

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16 Years Old

The age of consent in the United States varies by state, with some states setting the age at 16, while others set it at 17 or 18. There are also some states that have different ages of consent depending on the age difference between the two individuals involved in the sexual activity. Additionally, there are some states that have "Romeo and Juliet" laws that provide an exception to the age of consent if the individuals involved are close in age.

Uruguay

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15 Years Old

Uzbekistan

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16 Years Old

Vanuatu

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16 Years Old

Vatican City

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18 Years Old

Venezuela

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16 Years Old

Vietnam

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18 Years Old

Yemen

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Must Be Married

In Yemen, individuals must be married before engaging in sexual activities.

Zambia

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16 Years Old

Zimbabwe

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16 Years Old

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