According to a new survey carried out by Durex, 47% of all adults worldwide have had sex with someone without knowing their sexual history – 48% of men and 45% of women. 65% of 45-55 year olds have had unprotected sex, compared to 33% of 16-20 year olds.

Below is a breakdown by country:

Percentage of adults who have had unprotected sex:

Global – 47%
— Norway – 73%
— Greece – 70%
— Sweden – 66%
— New Zealand – 65%
— South Africa – 64%
— Finland 64%
— Denmark – 64%
— Australia – 61%
— Ireland – 58%
— Iceland – 57%
— Chile – 57%
— Czech Republic – 54%
— Serbia/Montenegro – 53%
— UK – 52%
— USA – 51%
— Thailand – 51%
— Coratia – 51%
— Turkey – 49%
— Canada – 49%
— Austria – 47%
— Taiwan – 46%
— Italy – 46%
— Bulgaria – 46%
— Indonesia – 45%
— Japan – 43%
— France – 42%
— Singapore – 41%
— Israel – 41%
— Netherlands – 40%
— Belgium – 40%
— Malaysia – 39%
— Poland – 37%
— Viet Nam – 35%
— Portugal – 34%
— China – 34%
— Germany – 30%
— Slovakia – 30%
— Spain – 27%
— Hong Kong – 24%
— India – 21%

Face of Global Sex 2007 – Survey

Written by: Christian Nordqvist
Editor: Medical News Today