GITNUXREPORT 2025

Virginity Age Statistics

Global teenage sexual initiation averages around 17-18 years old worldwide.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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In a 2019 survey, 72% of women in the UK reported losing their virginity before age 20

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In South Korea, the average age of first sexual experience is around 19 years

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A Pew Research Center study reports that the median age at first sexual experience in the US is 17

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Among adolescents in Canada, the average age of first sex is approximately 17 years

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A 2021 Australian survey found that the median age of first sexual intercourse was 17 years

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In Germany, the average age of losing virginity is around 18 years

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In France, studies suggest that the average age of first sexual activity is approximately 18 years

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A 2018 study indicates that in Italy, the median age at first sexual intercourse is about 18 years

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In Brazil, the average age of first sexual experience is roughly 17 to 18 years

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According to a 2017 study, the median age of son as first sexual partner in Nigeria is about 19 years

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In Japan, the age at first sexual experience for women averages around 21 years

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A 2020 survey in India found that the average age of first sexual activity is about 22 years

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In Mexico, the average age of first sex is approximately 18 years

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In the Netherlands, the average age at first sexual intercourse is around 17 years

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Data from South Africa shows the average age of first sexual activity is about 16 to 17 years

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In Sweden, the median age of losing virginity is about 17.5 years for women and 17 years for men

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A 2019 survey in Spain reports that the average age of first sexual experience is around 18 years

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In Russia, the average age at first sexual intercourse is roughly 17.5 years

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In Argentina, the median age of first sexual experience is approximately 17 to 18 years

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A 2022 survey in New Zealand found the median age at first sex to be 17 years

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According to a 2020 survey, the average age of first sexual experience among college students in China is around 20 years

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In Poland, the average age of losing virginity is about 18 years

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The median age at first sexual experience in Ireland is approximately 17.8 years

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In Switzerland, the average age of first sex is around 17 years old

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A 2021 study in Austria reports the average age of first sexual intercourse is about 17.5 years

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In Turkey, the age at first sexual experience for women averages around 19 years

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In Lebanon, the median reported age of first sexual activity is about 19 years

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In the Philippines, the average age at first sex is approximately 20 years

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According to a 2019 survey in Greece, the average age of first sexual encounter is about 18 years

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In Hungary, the median age at first sex is roughly 18 years

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In Croatia, the average age of first sexual experience is about 17.8 years

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According to a study in Chile, the median age of first sexual activity is approximately 17 years

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In Colombia, the average age at first sex is around 17.5 years

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In Peru, the median age of first sexual experience is about 19 years

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In Venezuela, the average age of first sexual activity is roughly 18 years

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In Ecuador, the median age at first sexual experience is approximately 17 years

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In Uruguay, the average age of losing virginity is around 17.5 years

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Studies from Finland indicate that the median age for first sexual experience is about 17 years

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In Denmark, the average age for first sexual intercourse is roughly 17 years

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In Norway, the median age of first sex is about 17.2 years

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The average age of first sexual experience for women in Austria is approximately 17.4 years

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In Belgium, the median age of first sex is around 17 years

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Data from the Czech Republic shows that the median age of first sexual intercourse is about 17.5 years

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In Slovakia, the average age at first sexual activity is approximately 17.8 years

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In Latvia, the median age of first sexual experience is around 17.3 years

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In Estonia, the average age at first sexual experience is roughly 17 years

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The average age of first sexual intercourse varies globally, but in the United States, it is approximately 17 years old

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In Saudi Arabia, cultural factors influence the reported age, which is generally around 20 years

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Key Highlights

The average age of first sexual intercourse varies globally, but in the United States, it is approximately 17 years old
In a 2019 survey, 72% of women in the UK reported losing their virginity before age 20
In South Korea, the average age of first sexual experience is around 19 years
A Pew Research Center study reports that the median age at first sexual experience in the US is 17
Among adolescents in Canada, the average age of first sex is approximately 17 years
A 2021 Australian survey found that the median age of first sexual intercourse was 17 years
In Germany, the average age of losing virginity is around 18 years
In France, studies suggest that the average age of first sexual activity is approximately 18 years
A 2018 study indicates that in Italy, the median age at first sexual intercourse is about 18 years
In Brazil, the average age of first sexual experience is roughly 17 to 18 years
According to a 2017 study, the median age of son as first sexual partner in Nigeria is about 19 years
In Japan, the age at first sexual experience for women averages around 21 years
A 2020 survey in India found that the average age of first sexual activity is about 22 years

Did you know that around the world, the typical age to lose your virginity ranges from 16 to 22 years, reflecting global cultural and social differences?

Age of First Sexual Experience

In a 2019 survey, 72% of women in the UK reported losing their virginity before age 20
In South Korea, the average age of first sexual experience is around 19 years
A Pew Research Center study reports that the median age at first sexual experience in the US is 17
Among adolescents in Canada, the average age of first sex is approximately 17 years
A 2021 Australian survey found that the median age of first sexual intercourse was 17 years
In Germany, the average age of losing virginity is around 18 years
In France, studies suggest that the average age of first sexual activity is approximately 18 years
A 2018 study indicates that in Italy, the median age at first sexual intercourse is about 18 years
In Brazil, the average age of first sexual experience is roughly 17 to 18 years
According to a 2017 study, the median age of son as first sexual partner in Nigeria is about 19 years
In Japan, the age at first sexual experience for women averages around 21 years
A 2020 survey in India found that the average age of first sexual activity is about 22 years
In Mexico, the average age of first sex is approximately 18 years
In the Netherlands, the average age at first sexual intercourse is around 17 years
Data from South Africa shows the average age of first sexual activity is about 16 to 17 years
In Sweden, the median age of losing virginity is about 17.5 years for women and 17 years for men
A 2019 survey in Spain reports that the average age of first sexual experience is around 18 years
In Russia, the average age at first sexual intercourse is roughly 17.5 years
In Argentina, the median age of first sexual experience is approximately 17 to 18 years
A 2022 survey in New Zealand found the median age at first sex to be 17 years
According to a 2020 survey, the average age of first sexual experience among college students in China is around 20 years
In Poland, the average age of losing virginity is about 18 years
The median age at first sexual experience in Ireland is approximately 17.8 years
In Switzerland, the average age of first sex is around 17 years old
A 2021 study in Austria reports the average age of first sexual intercourse is about 17.5 years
In Turkey, the age at first sexual experience for women averages around 19 years
In Lebanon, the median reported age of first sexual activity is about 19 years
In the Philippines, the average age at first sex is approximately 20 years
According to a 2019 survey in Greece, the average age of first sexual encounter is about 18 years
In Hungary, the median age at first sex is roughly 18 years
In Croatia, the average age of first sexual experience is about 17.8 years
According to a study in Chile, the median age of first sexual activity is approximately 17 years
In Colombia, the average age at first sex is around 17.5 years
In Peru, the median age of first sexual experience is about 19 years
In Venezuela, the average age of first sexual activity is roughly 18 years
In Ecuador, the median age at first sexual experience is approximately 17 years
In Uruguay, the average age of losing virginity is around 17.5 years
Studies from Finland indicate that the median age for first sexual experience is about 17 years
In Denmark, the average age for first sexual intercourse is roughly 17 years
In Norway, the median age of first sex is about 17.2 years
The average age of first sexual experience for women in Austria is approximately 17.4 years
In Belgium, the median age of first sex is around 17 years
Data from the Czech Republic shows that the median age of first sexual intercourse is about 17.5 years
In Slovakia, the average age at first sexual activity is approximately 17.8 years
In Latvia, the median age of first sexual experience is around 17.3 years
In Estonia, the average age at first sexual experience is roughly 17 years

Age of First Sexual Experience Interpretation

While globally the age of first sexual experience hovers comfortably around 17 to 19 years—highlighting a shared rite of passage that balances innocence and curiosity—these statistics subtly remind us that cultural, societal, and regional nuances craft unique timelines for each society's journey into maturity, making virginity age both a mirror and a mosaic of diverse youth experiences.

Country-Specific Statistics

The average age of first sexual intercourse varies globally, but in the United States, it is approximately 17 years old

Country-Specific Statistics Interpretation

While the U.S. average of 17 signals a teenage rite of passage, it also underscores the importance of comprehensive education and open conversations to ensure young adults navigate this milestone responsibly.

Demographic and Cultural Variations

In Saudi Arabia, cultural factors influence the reported age, which is generally around 20 years

Demographic and Cultural Variations Interpretation

In Saudi Arabia, the reported age of virginity hovers around 20, reflecting deep-rooted cultural influences that shape both personal behavior and societal expectations.