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Prostitution in Germany: Increase in registrations and trends in 2024
The number of prostitutes registered in Germany will rise to 32,300 in 2024. Statistics show clear trends in age distribution and nationalities.
Prostitution in Germany: Increase in registrations and trends in 2024
A current report on the situation of sex work in Germany shows that the number of registered prostitutes will continue to rise in 2024. Loud FAZ At the end of 2024, around 32,300 prostitutes were registered under the Prostitute Protection Act (ProstSchG), which corresponds to an increase of 5.3 percent compared to the previous year.
However, the number of registered prostitutes is still far from pre-pandemic levels: at the end of 2019, for example, 40,400 prostitutes were registered. A trend that is quite surprising when you look at developments in recent years.
The distribution of nationalities
A closer look at the statistics shows that around 17 percent of registered prostitutes have German citizenship. The most common foreign nationalities include Romanians at 36 percent, followed by Bulgarians (11 percent) and Spaniards (8 percent). Interestingly, there are also some abnormalities in the age distribution: around 75 percent of prostitutes are between 21 and 44 years old, while 22 percent are older than 44 years. Only 3 percent are between 18 and 20 years old, according to data from Federal Statistical Office add to.
Permits and self-employment
The need for registration and licensing for the prostitution business plays a central role in the Prostitute Protection Act. In 2022, 2,250 prostitution licenses were issued, a decrease of 60 compared to the previous year, when there were 2,310 licenses. A closer look also shows that 93 percent of these permits were issued for prostitution venues such as brothels, while only 5 percent were for prostitution agencies and 2 percent were for prostitution vehicles and events.
However, it should be noted that the figures only cover registered prostitutes and their business. As already in the Evaluation of the BMFSFJ has been established, there is no reliable data on unauthorized businesses or unregistered prostitutes, which represents a potential dark area.
Looking into the future
The developments in sex work are an exciting topic that is also being discussed in Cologne. Given the increase in registrations, one might assume that awareness of sex workers' rights is improving. It remains to be seen how the general conditions will continue to change and whether politicians can take on the challenges facing the industry. One thing is certain: in today's society it is important to take into account the needs and rights of everyone involved.