Adult Entertainment Laws in Sweden
Sex Work
Legal
Brothels
Banned
Street
Banned
Advertising
Restricted
Client Risk
Low
Worker Risk
Medium
Legal Overview
Original Nordic model country since 1999.
In Practice
Sweden pioneered the Nordic model (Sex Purchase Act 1999). Criminalises the buyer, not the seller. Intended to reduce demand. Evidence on effectiveness is contested — advocates say it reduces trafficking, critics say it increases worker vulnerability.
Last updated: 19 April 2026
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