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Estimating the Total Number of Sex Workers in the United Kingdom: A Comprehensive Analysis and 2025 Projection

Year: 2025

Type: preprint

Abstract: This research report presents a detailed analysis of existing methodologies for estimating sex worker populations in the United Kingdom and develops a refined calculation framework to project the total number of sex workers for 2025. Through systematic examination of academic studies, government reports, NGO data, and international comparisons, this analysis synthesizes multiple estimation approaches to provide the most robust projection available.

DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/y94fs_v1

Authors: Ronald Weitzer, Natalie Bennett, Brenda Jensen, P.G. Macioti, Tingzhong Yang, Gbètogo Maxime KIKI, Frances M. Shave

Institutions: Washington University in St. Louis, La Trobe University, Université Laval, Zhejiang University, Concordia University, Concordia University

Language: English

Topic: Sex work and related issues

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

OpenAlex ID: W4414527331

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