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A surprising global ranking has put Czechia at the top of the list for pornstars per million inhabitants, with 86.19 performers per million people—nearly double the rate of the United States and far ahead of most other nations.
According to data circulating widely in 2025 (sourced from databases like Freeones and similar adult industry trackers, often referenced in updates from 2022–2025), Central and Eastern European countries dominate the per-capita leaderboard. Hungary follows closely behind Czechia at 85.05, highlighting a regional hotspot for adult film performers.
The United States, despite being the world’s largest producer of adult content in absolute terms, ranks third with 27.25 pornstars per million inhabitants—reflecting its massive population that dilutes the per-capita figure.
Top 10 Countries by Pornstars per Million Inhabitants
1. Czechia — 86.19
2. Hungary — 85.05
3. USA — 27.25
4. Latvia — 20.53
5. Puerto Rico — 16.36
6. Japan — 14.15
7. Canada — 10.18
8. Slovakia — 9.81
9. Spain — 8.30
10. Romania — 7.95
Other notable entries include Germany (7.45), Russia (7.06), France (6.03), and Australia (5.54). At the lower end of the provided list are countries like South Korea (0.52), Mexico (0.73), and Thailand (0.79), showing much lower per-capita representation in the industry.
Why Czechia and Hungary Dominate Per Capita
Several factors explain the outsized presence of performers from Czechia and Hungary relative to population size:
– Established industry hubs — Since the early 1990s post-communism era, Prague and Budapest have attracted international producers due to low production costs, permissive regulations, skilled crews, and proximity to Western European markets.
– Liberal attitudes — Both countries have relatively open views on sexuality and adult content compared to many regions, fostering a steady supply of talent.
– Foreign shoots — Many global studios film in the region, boosting local performer numbers without requiring massive domestic markets.
While the U.S. (especially California’s San Fernando Valley) leads in total output and revenue, smaller nations like Czechia punch far above their weight per capita. Databases tracking “pornstars” (often from sites like IAFD or Freeones) count performers by nationality or birthplace, which can influence these ratios.
Broader Context and Caveats
These figures focus on supply (performers) rather than consumption, where countries like the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany top global Pornhub traffic lists. Data sources vary and may not capture every independent creator or recent shifts, but the pattern has held consistent across multiple years and reports.
The rankings spark ongoing discussions about cultural attitudes, economic incentives, and the globalization of the adult industry. As of 2026, Central Europe—particularly Czechia—remains the undisputed per-capita leader in producing porn talent.
