Is prostitution legal in Tunisia?

Illegal

Selling sex is currently illegal following a 2022 ban.

Tunisia 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 Africa
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

Malta
Decriminalized / unregulated Selling sex is legal, but running brothels and loitering are illegal.
Algeria
Legal & regulated Selling sex is legal, though brothel keeping and solicitation are criminalized.
Libya
Illegal Selling sex is illegal, with punishments based on Sharia law.
Vatican City
Illegal Prostitution is illegal in Vatican City.
Italy
Legal & regulated Prostitution is legal in Italy, though organized prostitution and brothels are prohibited.
Monaco
Legal & regulated Prostitution is legal, but organized prostitution, pimping, and solicitation are prohibited.

Other laws in Tunisia

Same-Sex Activity
Illegal
Age of Consent
18+
Incest Laws
Criminal offense
Marriage Age
18+

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