A year of Sex Work: 2025 seen from the perspective of one of the most controversial sectors. The diverse world of sex workers and their clients.
Who are they? What do they want? What do they offer? What categories exist? What are the differences and what do they have in common around the world? What are the regulatory, sociological and psychological aspects that really affect the sector?
This Global Report answers these questions thanks to data from SimpleEscort, an advertising platform designed for sex work, active in 23 countries around the world. Total traffic is 10 million unique monthly users active on the platform.
In 2025, the platform recorded a 20% global increase in traffic, with an average user stay of 5 minutes and 25 seconds per search.
It is interesting to note that the division of users is 67.7% male and 32.3% female.
Let's start with the world, comparing some data between different countries.
What are users looking for? What do sex workers offer?
Below are in-depth reports on the countries that have shown the greatest activity in the sector, with the addition of the views of experts who are analysing the sector in all its nuances.