According to the International Union of Sex Workers, around 52 million individuals are involved in the sex trade worldwide.
Offering these services globally are roughly 41.6 million women and 10.4 million men.
As per United Nations International Labour Organization, over 3.8 million grown-ups and more than million minors have been coerced into the commercial sex industry.
Many in the sex trade experience physical abuse -- approximately 204 of every 100,000 lose their lives annually. On average, each worker suffers 12 attacks a year.
China tops the list. 5 million are believed to be engaged in the adult industry. Although illegal, the trade continues widely, often in the disguise of other professions.
Around 3 million people work in the industry, mostly in Russia's major cities. Though illegal, prostitution is common.
Some 3 million are in this line of work in India. Though legal since 2012 (soliciting is not), many face discrimination and have limited legal protection. Kolkata & Mumbai have the largest number of sex workers.
Between 1 to 2 million people, it is estimated, earn a living through adult services in America, both online and offline.
Offering intimate services is permitted but overseen by Turkish authorities. The trade, involving more than a million, isn’t banned, but must take place at approved establishments.
Approximately 300,000 people work as sex workers, but Germany is known for its legal and well-regulated system, offering workers certain rights and health cover.
An estimated 103,500 individuals are involved in the adult economy. Poverty and limited job opportunities often push people into this field.
Over 72,800 people work in the intimate services industry. Buying sex from an individual under 18 is illegal but buying sex from anyone is illegal in Northern Ireland.