Countries Where Prostitution is Legal

In Algeria, prostitution is partially legal and regulated by the government, but related activities such as brothel-keeping and solicitation are illegal.

In Antigua and Barbuda, prostitution is partially legal, but brothel-keeping and solicitation are illegal.

In Argentina, prostitution is partially legal and regulated by local jurisdictions, but third-party activities such as brothel-keeping and pimping are illegal.

Australia is one of the countries where prostitution is regulated at the state level. Prostitution has been legal in some parts of Australia since the mid-19th century, and it was fully decriminalized in New South Wales in 1995. Today, brothels and escort agencies operate legally in several states, subject to strict regulations.

Austria is one of the countries in Europe where prostitution is partially legal and regulated, with licensed brothels and prostitutes required to register with the authorities.

Prostitution is legal in Bangladesh, where it is regulated by the government, but it is not widely accepted in society.

In Belgium, prostitution is partially legal and regulated, like many other European countries, with licensed brothels and prostitutes required to register with the authorities.

In Benin, prostitution is partially legal, with sex workers required to register with the authorities, but related activities such as brothel-keeping and pimping are illegal.

In Bolivia, prostitution is legal and regulated for individuals over the age of 18, but related activities such as brothels and pimping are illegal.

Botswana is one of the African countries where prostitution is partially legal, with sex workers required to register with the authorities, but related activities such as brothel-keeping and pimping are illegal.

Brazil is one of the countries in South America where prostitution is partially legal and regulated, with brothels and sex work establishments allowed in certain areas.

In Bulgaria, prostitution is partially legal and regulated, with licensed brothels and sex work establishments allowed in designated areas.

Burkina Faso is a country in West Africa where prostitution is partially legal, with sex workers required to register with the authorities, but related activities such as brothel-keeping and pimping are illegal.

In Canada, prostitution is illegal. The act of communicating for the purposes of selling sex in any public place, or in any place open to public view, is a criminal offense. It is also illegal to keep or be in a brothel or to live off the earnings of prostitution.

In the Central African Republic, prostitution is partially legal, but related activities such as brothel-keeping and pimping are illegal.

In Chile, prostitution is partially legal, with sex work decriminalized but related activities such as brothel-keeping and pimping are illegal.

Colombia has legalized prostitution, but brothels and pimping are illegal, and sex workers face stigma and discrimination.

Costa Rica is a country in Central America where prostitution is partially legal, with sex work decriminalized but related activities such as brothel-keeping and pimping are illegal.

Cuba is a Caribbean country where prostitution is partially legal, with sex workers required to register with the authorities, but related activities such as brothel-keeping and pimping are illegal.

In Cyprus, prostitution is partially legal, with licensed brothels and sex work establishments allowed in designated areas.

Another European country where prostitution is partially legal and regulated is the Czech Republic, with licensed brothels and sex work establishments only allowed in designated areas.

Another country in Africa where prostitution is partially legal is the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with sex workers required to register with the authorities, but related activities such as brothel-keeping and pimping are illegal.

In Denmark, prostitution is partially legal and regulated, with licensed brothels and sex work establishments allowed in designated areas.

Another country in the Caribbean where prostitution is partially legal is the Dominican Republic, with sex workers required to register with the authorities, but related activities such as brothel-keeping and pimping are illegal.

An Asian country where prostitution is partially legal is East Timor, with sex workers required to register with the authorities, but related activities such as brothel-keeping and pimping are illegal.

In Ecuador, prostitution is legal for adults over the age of 18, but brothels and pimping are illegal.

In Eritrea, prostitution is legal and regulated, but it is not widely accepted in society.

A country in Europe where prostitution is partially legal is Estonia, with sex workers required to register with the authorities, but related activities such as brothel-keeping and pimping are illegal.

A country in East Africa where prostitution is partially legal is Ethiopia, with sex workers required to register with the authorities, but related activities such as brothel-keeping and pimping are illegal.

A country in Oceania where prostitution is partially legal is Fiji, with sex workers required to register with the authorities, but related activities such as brothel-keeping and pimping are illegal.

In Finland, prostitution is partially legal, with sex workers required to register with the authorities, but related activities such as brothel-keeping and pimping are illegal.

Another country where prostitution is legal is Germany, which has become a popular destination for sex tourism in recent years. Prostitution was fully legalized in Germany in 2002, with the goal of reducing human trafficking and improving the safety and working conditions of sex workers. Brothels are legal and regulated, and sex workers are required to register with the government and undergo regular health checks.

In Greece, prostitution is legal, and sex workers are required to register and undergo regular health checks.

A Central American country where prostitution is partially legal is Guatemala, with sex workers required to register with the authorities, but related activities such as brothel-keeping and pimping are illegal.

In Honduras, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting and promoting prostitution are illegal.

In Hong Kong, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting and brothel-keeping are illegal.

Hungary is another country in Europe that has legalized prostitution, but where brothels and pimping are illegal.

In India, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting in public and operating brothels are illegal.

In Indonesia, prostitution is illegal but widespread, and sex workers face social stigma and harassment from authorities.

In Italy, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting, brothel-keeping, and exploiting prostitutes are illegal.

In Ivory Coast, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting, procuring, and living off the earnings of prostitution are illegal.

In Jamaica, prostitution is illegal. It is considered a criminal offense for anyone to engage in or solicit prostitution. However, prostitution does occur in the country, and some local authorities have turned a blind eye to the practice.

In Japan, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting, procuring, and operating brothels are illegal.

In Kazakhstan, prostitution is partially legal, but pimping and organizing prostitution are illegal.

In Kenya, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting, operating brothels, and child prostitution are illegal.

In Kyrgyzstan, prostitution is partially legal, but pimping and organizing prostitution are illegal.

In Latvia, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting, procuring, and operating brothels are illegal.

In Lebanon, prostitution is legal and regulated, but it is not widely accepted in society.

In Luxembourg, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting, procuring, and operating brothels are illegal.

In Macau, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting in public and operating brothels are illegal.

In Madagascar, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting and organizing prostitution are illegal.

In Malawi, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting and living off the earnings of prostitution are illegal.

In Mali, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting and brothel-keeping are illegal.

In Malta, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting, procuring, and operating brothels are illegal.

In Mexico, prostitution is partially legal, but pimping and operating brothels are illegal.

In Monaco, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting and brothel-keeping are illegal.

In Mozambique, prostitution is legal, but related activities such as brothels and pimping are illegal.

In Namibia, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting and operating brothels are illegal.

In the Netherlands, prostitution is legal and regulated, and sex workers have access to healthcare and other social services.

In New Zealand, prostitution is legal and regulated, and sex workers have labor rights and protections.

In Nicaragua, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting and brothel-keeping are illegal.

In Nigeria, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting, operating brothels, and child prostitution are illegal.

In Panama, prostitution is legal, but related activities such as brothels and pimping are illegal.

In Paraguay, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting and brothel-keeping are illegal.

In Peru, prostitution is legal and regulated, but brothels and pimping are illegal.

In Poland, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting and operating brothels are illegal.

In Portugal, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting and operating brothels are illegal.

In Romania, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting, procuring, and operating brothels are illegal.

In Russia, prostitution is illegal. It is considered a criminal offense to engage in prostitution, including organizing prostitution or maintaining brothels. However, prostitution is still widespread in some areas, and the government has been criticized for not doing enough to combat human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation.

In Senegal, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting and brothel-keeping are illegal.

In Sierra Leone, prostitution is legal, but related activities such as brothels and pimping are illegal.

In Singapore, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting, pimping, and operating brothels are illegal.

In the Solomon Islands, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting and operating brothels are illegal.

In South Korea, prostitution is illegal. It is considered a criminal offense to engage in or solicit prostitution. The government has made efforts to crack down on prostitution, including raiding brothels and imposing heavy fines on those caught engaging in the practice.

In South Sudan, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting and operating brothels are illegal.

In Spain, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting in public and operating brothels are illegal.

Switzerland is another country where prostitution is legal and regulated. Prostitution has been legal in Switzerland since 1942, but it was only fully decriminalized in 1992. Today, sex work is regulated at the cantonal level, with some cantons allowing brothels and others prohibiting them. Sex workers in Switzerland are required to register with the government, and they have access to social security benefits and other protections.

In Tajikistan, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting, pimping, and operating brothels are illegal.

In Thailand, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting and pimping are illegal.

In the Bahamas, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting and brothel-keeping are illegal.

In Togo, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting and brothel-keeping are illegal.

In Trinidad and Tobago, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting and operating brothels are illegal.

In Turkey, prostitution is legal, but related activities such as brothels and pimping are illegal.

In the United Kingdom, prostitution is partially legal, but soliciting in public, brothel-keeping, and pimping are illegal.

In the United States, prostitution is illegal in most states. The laws regarding prostitution vary from state to state, with some states allowing certain forms of prostitution, such as in brothels in Nevada. However, in most states, prostitution is illegal and considered a criminal offense.

In Uruguay, prostitution is legal and regulated, and sex workers have access to healthcare and other social services.

In Venezuela, prostitution is legal and regulated, but related activities such as brothels and pimping are illegal.

In Vietnam, prostitution is illegal. It is considered a criminal offense for anyone to engage in or solicit prostitution. However, prostitution is widespread in the country, and the government has been criticized for not doing enough to combat the practice.

In Zambia, prostitution is partially legal. Prostitution is legal in registered brothels and private homes, but soliciting and unregistered prostitution is illegal. However, the laws are not well-enforced, and prostitution is still widespread in the country.