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.

Prostitution age of consent by country

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

See also

References

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  14. ^ "Nicaragua Age of Consent & Statutory Rape Laws".
  15. ^ "Tuvalu Penal Code" (PDF). Tuvalu Legislation. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  16. ^ Sexual Offences Act 2003
  17. ^ Sexual Offences Act 2003
  18. ^ "Nevada Prostitution and Solicitation Laws". Findlaw. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
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