Prostitution Demographics in Spain: New Data Reveals 8,000 Identified Women, Thousands Unaccounted For
New official data highlights 8,000 identified women in prostitution in Spain, with tens of thousands unrecognized.
Key Points
- • 8,000 women identified in prostitution in Spain as of 2024
- • Tens of thousands remain unaccounted for
- • Majority of identified women are foreign nationals
- • Call for targeted policies to support vulnerable populations
In a recent report published on September 11, 2025, concerning the landscape of prostitution in Spain, authorities have identified approximately 8,000 women involved in the sex trade. However, the report underscores a much larger issue: tens of thousands of women remain outside official recognition, highlighting significant gaps in the statistics and understanding of the demographics involved.
The data reveals that the overwhelming majority of these identified women are foreign nationals, predominantly hailing from regions with high emigration rates. The report emphasizes that these numbers reflect only those who have been documented, suggesting that the true scale of prostitution may be much larger than currently recorded.
According to experts, the problem exacerbates issues of safety, health, and legal status for the women involved. Many remain unaccounted due to the clandestine nature of their work and fear of reporting to authorities. The report calls attention to the urgent need for targeted policies that can provide support and protection for these vulnerable populations, as well as a reevaluation of existing strategies towards prostitution in Spain.