Adult Entertainment Laws in Sweden
Sex Work
Legal
Brothels
Prohibido
Street
Prohibido
Advertising
Restringido
Client Risk
Alto
Worker Risk
Medio
Resumen legal
Original Nordic model country since 1999.
En la práctica
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: 13 August 2026
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Ver localesFrequently Asked Questions
Sí. La prostitución (el trabajo sexual) es legal en Sweden.
No. Regentar un burdel es ilegal en Sweden.
No. La prostitución callejera está prohibida en Sweden.
La publicidad está restringida en Sweden: algunos canales o formulaciones se permiten y otros no.
Los clientes afrontan un riesgo legal alto en Sweden, incluida la posibilidad de ser procesados. En algunos países comprar sexo es delito aunque venderlo no lo sea.
Las personas trabajadoras sexuales afrontan un riesgo legal moderado en Sweden. La aplicación varía y algunas actividades conexas siguen siendo delito.
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.
Aviso legal: This is general information only, not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always verify current local regulations before acting on this information.