20 Best Places For Sex Tourism in the World

2. India

Number of Sex workers – 3 million 

The second on our list of 20 best places for sex tourism in the world comes from India. Although the exact number is impossible to find, an estimated 3 million sex workers operate in India. Approximately 2.9 million women, constituting 1.1% of adult women in India, engage in commercial sex work.

The sex worker demographic also includes male and transgender individuals. Often found in red-light districts, they may also operate as “flying” sex workers, lacking a fixed location—some work under contracts in establishments like hotels and massage parlors, offering escort services.

Despite the controversy surrounding their profession, these individuals contribute to the country’s economy and navigate a landscape of complex legal and social challenges, highlighting the need for comprehensive support and understanding within Indian society. 

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