Sexual Behavior: Number of Partners, by country
CountryAverage number of partners
World9.0
TurkeyTurkey14.5
AustraliaAustralia13.3
New ZealandNew Zealand13.2
IcelandIceland13.0
South AfricaSouth Africa12.5
FinlandFinland12.4
NorwayNorway12.1
ItalyItaly11.8
SwedenSweden11.8
IrelandIreland11.1
SwitzerlandSwitzerland11.1
CanadaCanada10.7
U.S.United States of America10.7
GreeceGreece10.6
IsraelIsrael10.6
ThailandThailand10.6
JapanJapan10.2
ChileChile10.1
Serbia & MontenegroSerbia & Montenegro10.1
U.K.United Kingdom9.8
AustriaAustria9.7
DenmarkDenmark9.3
BulgariaBulgaria9.1
Czech RepublicCzech Republic9.0
FranceFrance8.1
CroatiaCroatia7.5
BelgiumBelgium7.5
SingaporeSingapore7.2
NetherlandsNetherlands7.0
PortugalPortugal7.0
TaiwanTaiwan6.6
SpainSpain6.1
PolandPoland6.0
GermanyGermany5.8
MalaysiaMalaysia5.8
SlovakiaSlovakia5.4
IndonesiaIndonesia5.1
Hong KongHong Kong3.7
VietnamVietnam3.2
ChinaChina3.1
IndiaIndia3.0
  • Region: Worldwide
  • Time period: 2005
  • Published: 2005

Data Analysis and Insights

Updated: Apr 9, 2024 | Published by: Statistico | About Us | Data sources

Highest Number of Sexual Partners

Turkey leads with the highest average number of sexual partners globally, boasting an average of 14.5, significantly surpassing the global average of 9.0.

Top Countries by Average Partners

Australia, New Zealand, and Iceland follow closely behind Turkey, with averages of 13.3, 13.2, and 13.0 respectively, indicating a higher sexual partnership rate in these countries compared to the global norm.

Global Average

The global average stands at 9.0 sexual partners, with countries like the Czech Republic and Bulgaria aligning closely with this global benchmark, showcasing averages of 9.0 and 9.1 respectively.

Contrast in Averages

There is a stark contrast between the highest and lowest reported averages, with Turkey at 14.5 and India at 3.0, highlighting significant cultural and possibly societal differences in sexual behavior.

Regional Variations

Asian countries tend to report lower averages, with Hong Kong, Vietnam, China, and India at the bottom of the list with 3.7, 3.2, 3.1, and 3.0 respectively, suggesting regional trends in reported sexual partners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has the highest average number of sexual partners?

Turkey holds the record with an average of 14.5 sexual partners.

What is the global average of sexual partners?

The global average is 9.0 sexual partners, with countries like the Czech Republic and Bulgaria aligning closely.

Terms and Definitions

Sexual partners refer to individuals who engage in sexual activity with each other. It's a broad term that can include both long-term or recurring partners (like a spouse or romantic partner) and short-term or one-time partners.

Sexual health represents a state of physical, mental, and social well-being related to sexuality. It's not merely the absence of disease or dysfunction, but requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships.
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