Is prostitution legal in Slovenia?

Decriminalized / unregulated

Prostitution was decriminalized in Slovenia in 2003, though forcing others into it remains an offense.

Slovenia is one of 38 countries classified “Decriminalized / unregulated” for sex work — 17% 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

Croatia
Illegal Voluntary prostitution is an infraction against public order for prostitutes only.
Austria
Legal & regulated Prostitution is legal and regulated in Austria, with specific restrictions on location and age.
San Marino
Illegal Prostitution is illegal in San Marino.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Decriminalized / unregulated Selling sex is legal, but solicitation and brothel keeping are illegal.
Hungary
Legal & regulated Selling sex is legal and regulated, requiring taxes and legal documentation.
Italy
Legal & regulated Prostitution is legal in Italy, though organized prostitution and brothels are prohibited.

Other laws in Slovenia

Same-Sex Marriage
Marriage legal
Same-Sex Activity
Legal
Age of Consent
14–15
Divorce
Legal
Same-Sex Adoption
Joint adoption legal
Incest Laws
Legal between adults
Marriage Age
18+

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