Is prostitution legal in Croatia?

Illegal

Voluntary prostitution is an infraction against public order for prostitutes only.

Croatia is one of 101 countries classified “Illegal” for sex work — 46% of the 219 with data. (Also searched as prostitution.)

Source

Taken from
Wikipedia: Prostitution in Europe
Last checked
17 September 2026
How it was classified
Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.

Nearby countries

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Decriminalized / unregulated Selling sex is legal, but solicitation and brothel keeping are illegal.
Slovenia
Decriminalized / unregulated Prostitution was decriminalized in Slovenia in 2003, though forcing others into it remains an offense.
San Marino
Illegal Prostitution is illegal in San Marino.
Montenegro
Illegal Prostitution is illegal in Montenegro.
Italy
Legal & regulated Prostitution is legal in Italy, though organized prostitution and brothels are prohibited.
Hungary
Legal & regulated Selling sex is legal and regulated, requiring taxes and legal documentation.

Other laws in Croatia

Same-Sex Marriage
Civil unions
Same-Sex Activity
Legal
Age of Consent
14–15
Divorce
Legal
Same-Sex Adoption
Joint adoption legal
Incest Laws
Criminal offense
Marriage Age
18+

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