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Worldwide LGBTQIA+ Dollar Index

The global dollar spent by individuals from across the LGBTQIA+ community
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The LGBTQIA+ Worldwide Dollar in 2023 was 1.4 trillion, an increase of 11% from the previous year

Discover all gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and all groups with non-traditional gender and sexual identities, collectively known as the LGBTQIA+ community, and how they contribute financially to economies worldwide. All ages and groups across the community contribute in some way, from full-time employment to retirement incomes, discovering the significant purchase power amongst the global community.  

Worldwide LGBTQIA+ Equality Index

30%

of countries score high or very high

Worldwide LGBTQIA+ Dollar

$1.4 trillion
added to the world economy

Worldwide LGBTQIA+ Population

212.3 million
people living within communities across the globe

Worldwide Same-Sex Unions or Marriages

31.3%
73 countries recognise same-sex unions or marriages

Worldwide Legal Gender Recognition

42.10%
98 countries legally recognise gender identities

Worldwide Gay Conversion Therapy

6.9%

or 16 countries have laws banning Gay Conversion Therapy

Discover the DOLLAR AMOUNT THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTE to any given country…
Gayther Dropdown – LGTBQIA+ Dollar (500px)

  2023 SUMMARY

Gayther LGBTQIA+ Dollar - 2023 Statistics
KEY FACTS
  • Countries with a high or very high equality status account for 57.8% or 812 billion of the LGBTQIA+ Dollar
  • Countries with a medium-high or medium-low equality status account for 36.7% or 515.7 billion of the LGBTQIA+ Dollar
  • Countries with a low or very low equality status account for just 5.5% or 77.3 billion dollars
  • Countries with the death penalty in place account for 2.1% of the LGBTQIA+ Dollar at 30 billion dollars. Countries that have a death penalty and those that allow vigilantes to torture and execute LGBTQIA+ individuals account for 0.3% of 4.3 billion dollars

LGBTQIA+ DOLLAR OVERVIEW

  • The Americas holds the most significant proportion of the LGBTQIA+ Dollar at 538.4 billion dollars or 38.3%, followed by Asia at 462.9 billion dollars or 32.9% and Europe at 328.2 billion or 23.4%
  • Oceania has the lowest proportion of the LGBTQIA+ Dollar at 27.2 billion dollars or 1.9%, followed by Africa at 48.3 billion dollars or 3.4%
  • Countries with a high or very high equality status account for 57.8% or 812 billion of the LGBTQIA+ Dollar
  • Countries with a medium-high or medium-low equality status account for 36.7% or 515.7 billion of the LGBTQIA+ Dollar
  • Countries with a low or very low equality status account for 5.5% or 77.3 billion of the LGBTQIA+ Dollar
  • Countries with the death penalty in place account for 2.1% of the LGBTQIA+ Dollar at 30 billion dollars. Countries that have a death penalty and those that allow vigilantes to torture and execute LGBTQIA+ individuals account for 0.3% of 4.3 billion dollars
  • Countries that still classify same-sex relationships as illegal account for 6.2% of the total LGBTQIA+ dollars at 86.9 billion
  • Countries that still classify same-sex relationships as illegal but do not enforce sentences account for 0.2% or 2.3 billion dollars

Want to learn more about how the LGBTQIA+ Dollar Index was calculated? Our how guide provides explanations, scoring and all calculations

  INTERACTIVE MAP

click here  Click on a specific country within the map to find out the LGBTQIA+ Dollar

EXCEPTIONAL AND DIVERSE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY

Learn more about the exceptional and diverse global LGBTQIA+ community. Discover interesting facts, join in the fun with interactive games, learn more about the exceptional pioneers and advocates and take pride in all of the sexualities, gender identities and special groups. Discover all things LGBTQIA+ with Gayther today

  ABOUT LGBTQIA+ DOLLAR

Gayther Community - About GDP

As the saying goes, money makes the world go around, so like with all ethnic groups, nationalities and communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals contribute to their local country and the global economy. The concept and size of the LGBTQIA+ spend have been around for many years and are often referred to as the Pink Pound or Gay Dollar. The global Pink Pound is significant and combined, in 2021, would be ranked 13 out of 190 counties, ahead of countries such as Australia ($1.3 trillion) and South Korea ($1.5 trillion).


Whether in work, retirement, or further education, LGBTQIA+ individuals of all ages contribute financially. From Paying their rent, buying food and clothing, to an annual vacation, all these transactions support a country and the world economy. The more money an individual or group has, the higher the purchase or spending power. The greater the spending power, the more influence that person or group has, especially how they are treated.


Even though there are many professionals in the LGBTQIA+ community, there are disturbing statistics concerning their treatment. It is estimated that over 40% of all homeless young adults and minors identify as LGBTQIA+, either thrown out of their homes or run away because of how they identify. With many youths homeless, some struggle to receive a basic education, affecting the rest of their lives. In some countries, transgender individuals struggle to find work due to society’s lack of acceptance of their identity, forcing some into sex work or low paid employment.


The LGBTQIA+ dollar index is based on U.S Dollars ($). It is compiled using the global population of the community and the Household Consumption Expenditure (HCE) element of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for each country worldwide. The HCE is then applied to the population estimates within the LGTBQIA+ Population Index to estimate the average spending per person by country, region, and continent. To understand how the LGBTQIA+ dollar index was created, click here to view the how it was calculated page

DISCOVER HOW WELL THE COMMUNITY ARE TREATED..

From marriages and unions to the decriminalisation of same-sex relationships, discover how well each country treats members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Updated each year, you can learn of the positive and negative developments for every country worldwide. Learn more about LGBTQIA+ Worldwide equality today

  FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Gayther LGBTQIA+ Dollar - Not taken seriously

Why is the LGBTQIA+ community not taken more seriously?

The global LGBTQIA+ community is sizeable and has serious spending power; however, many were forced to hide and suppress their authentic selves through the centuries of persecution and stigmatism. Over the past 40 years, many countries worldwide have given community members equal rights and status; however, many within the community still live in hostile environments. Countries improving the legal status and protection for the community enable many to be more visible and vocal within their country and societies. However, there is still resistance and lack of acceptance among certain groups. The community’s focus is often on equal treatment and getting the same rights and benefits as heterosexual people living within that country. However, LGBTQIA+ individuals contribute to their societies, pay taxes, run businesses, and are active members of their communities and societies. Ultimately, LGBTQIA+ people should be taken more seriously

Gayther LGBTQIA+ Dollar - Less Spending

Why do some countries have more people but less spending power?

Spending power relates to how much individuals earn (average national income) and how much they will typically spend on food, housing, education and healthcare. The higher the national income and the lower the expenses, the more individuals have disposable income or income to save or spend on non-essential purchases. Wealthier nations will typically have a higher average income. Individuals living in those countries will have more disposable income or access to credit facilities to buy more. So, spending power is linked to a nation’s wealth and how much money individuals can spend on everyday expenses, savings, and non-essential items

Gayther LGBTQIA+ Dollar - Exact Amount

Is the LGBTQIA+ Dollar an exact amount?

NO – the LGBTQIA+ dollar is calculated using population estimates against the national income and expenses. With no official worldwide LGBTQIA+ population census, nearly all calculations are from research or small sample sizes within a given country or region. The national income and expenses are reported by countries each year, so they are actual rather than estimations; however, the proportion or amount explicitly assigned to the LGBTQIA+ community is based on the estimated population size

LGBTQIA+ COUNTRY & REGION GUIDES

With countries around the world treating members of the LGBTQIA+ community differently, planning an overseas trip can be challenging. With over 233 country and 435 regional guides, Gayther guides provide you with all the information you need when planning your trip. From LGBTQIA equality to essential travel information, discover Gayther guides today

  BY COUNTRY


Learn more about the worldwide LGBTQIA+ dollar or spend by country name (in alphabetical order). If you want to learn more about any given country, please click on the flag, or the country name, which will open the required content in a new window


A  
Afghanistan Flag
c.366 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Albania Flag
c.362 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Algeria Flag
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
American Samoa Flag
c.12 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Andorra Flag
c.49 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Angola Flag
c.805 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Anguilla Flag
c.7 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Antigua and Barbuda Flag
c.20 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Argentina Flag
c.8 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Armenia Flag
c.263 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Australia Flag
c.22 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Austria Flag
c.6 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Azerbaijan Flag
c.757 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)


B  
Bahamas, The Flag
c.203 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Bahrain Flag
c.347 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Bangladesh Flag
c.8 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Barbados Flag
c.103 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Belarus Flag
c.925 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Belgium Flag
c.8 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Belize Flag
c.42 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Benin Flag
c.314 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Bermuda Flag
c.93 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Bhutan Flag
c.33 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Bolivia Flag
c.717 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Bosnia and Herzegovina Flag
c.428 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Botswana Flag
c.217 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Brazil Flag
c.26 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
British Virgin Islands Flag
c.14 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Brunei Darussalam Flag
c.91 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Bulgaria Flag
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Burkina Faso Flag
c.314 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Burundi Flag
c.87 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)


C  
Cambodia Flag
c.718 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Cameroon Flag
c.873 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Canada Flag
c.29 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) Flag
c.32 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Caribbean Netherlands Flag
c.10 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Cayman Islands Flag
c.83 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Central African Republic Flag
c.58 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Chad Flag
c.271 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Channel Islands Flag
c.140 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Chile Flag
c.5 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
China Flag
c.180 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Colombia Flag
c.6 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Comoros Flag
c.35 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Congo, D.Rep Flag
c.964 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Congo, Rep Flag
c.143 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Cook Islands Flag
c.3 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Costa Rica Flag
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Croatia Flag
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Cuba Flag
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Cyprus Flag
c.445 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Czech Republic (Czechia) Flag
c.3 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)


D E F  
Denmark Flag
c.5 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Djibouti Flag
c.60 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Dominica Flag
c.11 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Dominican Republic Flag
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
East Timor (Timor-Leste) Flag
c.29 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Ecuador Flag
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Egypt Flag
c.10 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
El Salvador Flag
c.633 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Equatorial Guinea Flag
c.195 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Eritrea Flag
c.42 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Estonia Flag
c.473 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Ethiopia Flag
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Falkland Islands (Las Malvinas) Flag
c.2 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Fiji Flag
c.94 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Finland Flag
c.4 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
France Flag
c.41 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
French Guiana Flag
c.132 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
French Polynesia Flag
c.104 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)


G  
Gabon Flag
c.178 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Gambia, The Flag
c.47 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Georgia Flag
c.393 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Germany Flag
c.55 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Ghana Flag
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Gibraltar Flag
c.52 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Greece Flag
c.4 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Greenland Flag
c.31 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Grenada Flag
c.22 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Guadeloupe Flag
c.174 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Guam Flag
c.100 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Guatemala Flag
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Guinea Flag
c.249 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Guinea-Bissau Flag
c.38 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Guyana Flag
c.134 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)


H I J  
Haiti Flag
c.489 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Honduras Flag
c.638 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Hong Kong Flag
c.6 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Hungary Flag
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Iceland Flag
c.348 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
India Flag
c.50 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Indonesia Flag
c.17 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Iran, Islamic Republic of Flag
c.7 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Iraq Flag
c.3 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Ireland Flag
c.3 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Isle of Man Flag
c.82221 thousand (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Israel Flag
c.6 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Italy Flag
c.32 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire) Flag
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Jamaica Flag
c.333 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Japan Flag
c.70 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Jordan Flag
c.930 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)


K L  
Kazakhstan Flag
c.3 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Kenya Flag
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Kiribati Flag
c.5 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Korea, North (D.Rep) Flag
c.278 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Korea, South (Rep) Flag
c.22 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Kosovo, Republic of Flag
c.206 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Kuwait Flag
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Kyrgyzstan Flag
c.196 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Laos Flag
c.259 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Latvia Flag
c.600 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Lebanon Flag
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Lesotho Flag
c.51 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Liberia Flag
c.37 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Libya Flag
c.377 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Liechtenstein Flag
c.87 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Lithuania Flag
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Luxembourg Flag
c.683 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)


M  
Macau Flag
c.337 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Madagascar Flag
c.283 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Malawi Flag
c.336 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Malaysia Flag
c.6 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Maldives Flag
c.54 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Mali Flag
c.370 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Malta Flag
c.197 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Marshall Islands Flag
c.4 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Martinique Flag
c.189 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Mauritania Flag
c.131 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Mauritius Flag
c.222 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Mayotte Flag
c.53 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Mexico Flag
c.22 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Micronesia, F.S Flag
c.7 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Moldova Flag
c.296 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Monaco Flag
c.119 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Mongolia Flag
c.208 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Montenegro Flag
c.113 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Morocco Flag
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Mozambique Flag
c.286 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Myanmar Flag
c.818 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)


N  
Namibia Flag
c.244 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Nauru Flag
c.3 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Nepal Flag
c.802 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Netherlands Flag
c.11 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Netherlands Antilles Flag
c.48 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
New Caledonia Flag
c.173 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
New Zealand Flag
c.4 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Nicaragua Flag
c.276 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Niger Flag
c.284 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Nigeria Flag
c.7 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Niue Flag
c.409 thousand (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
North Macedonia Flag
c.241 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Northern Mariana Islands Flag
c.21 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Norway Flag
c.5 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)


O P Q  
Oman Flag
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Pakistan Flag
c.8 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Palau Flag
c.5 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Palestine, State of Flag
c.418 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Panama Flag
c.832 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Papua New Guinea Flag
c.414 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Paraguay Flag
c.667 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Peru Flag
c.4 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Philippines Flag
c.8 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Pitcairn Islands Flag
c.2 thousand (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Poland Flag
c.10 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Portugal Flag
c.4 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Puerto Rico Flag
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Qatar Flag
c.947 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)


R S  
Reunion Flag
c.404 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Romania Flag
c.5 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Russia Flag
c.24 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Rwanda Flag
c.212 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Saint Barthelemy (Barts) Flag
c.4 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Saint Helena Flag
c.550 thousand (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Saint Kitts and Nevis Flag
c.15 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Saint Lucia Flag
c.35 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Saint Martin (Dutch) Flag
c.21 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Saint Martin (French) Flag
c.10 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Saint Pierre and Miquelon Flag
c.3 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Flag
c.18 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Samoa Flag
c.19 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
San Marino Flag
c.16 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Sao Tome and Principe Flag
c.12 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Saudi Arabia Flag
c.9 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Senegal Flag
c.503 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Serbia Flag
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Seychelles Flag
c.22 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Sierra Leone Flag
c.119 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Singapore Flag
c.3 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Slovakia Flag
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Slovenia Flag
c.833 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Solomon Islands Flag
c.27 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Somalia Flag
c.283 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
South Africa Flag
c.7 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
South Sudan Flag
c.75 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Spain Flag
c.21 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Sri Lanka Flag
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Sudan Flag
c.828 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Suriname Flag
c.42 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Swaziland (Eswatini) Flag
c.79 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Sweden Flag
c.7 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Switzerland Flag
c.11 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Syria Flag
c.311 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)


T  
Taiwan Flag
c.13 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Tajikistan Flag
c.184 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Tanzania Flag
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Thailand Flag
c.7 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Togo Flag
c.156 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Tokelau Flag
c.164 thousand (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Tonga Flag
c.14 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Trinidad and Tobago Flag
c.405 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Tunisia Flag
c.910 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Turkey (Turkiye) Flag
c.12 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Turkmenistan Flag
c.157 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Turks and Caicos Islands Flag
c.10 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Tuvalu Flag
c.965 thousand (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)


U V W X Y Z  
Uganda Flag
c.805 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Ukraine Flag
c.4 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Flag
c.4 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
United Kingdom (UK) Flag
c.50 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
United States of America (USA) Flag
c.420 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Uruguay Flag
c.920 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
US Virgin Islands Flag
c.71 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Uzbekistan Flag
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Vanuatu Flag
c.17 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Vatican City (Holy See) Flag
c.6 thousand (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Venezuela Flag
c.3 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Vietnam Flag
c.5 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Wallis and Futuna Flag
c.3 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Yemen Flag
c.271 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Zambia Flag
c.222 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
Zimbabwe Flag
c.478 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)

LGBTQIA+ Dollar by Equality Status

The total estimated amount the LGBTQIA+ community have added to the global economy in 2023, scored by how well they are treated

$352.1 billion

Very High

$459.9 billion

High

$252.3 billion

Medium-High

$263.4 billion

Medium-Low

$44.1 billion

Low

$33.2 billion

Very-Low

$30 billion

(2%) in countries with the Death Penalty

SAME-SEX MARRIAGES AND UNIONS WORLDWIDE

Over the past 20 years, more countries have legally recognised same-sex marriages and unions. Discover what types of unions are recognised in every country around the world, as well as useful information such as checklists, tools and translations. Discover the Gayther worldwide same-sex marriages and unions guide today

  UPDATE FREQUENCY

Gayther Community - Updates
To keep up to date, we will typically update all of our community indices in the first quarter of every year (before March) to keep a consistent position. Should a landmark event occur, we would endeavour to change all relevant indices as quickly as possible.

When reviewing data, it is crucial to understand what it represents, whether it reflects the world and the experience of all those affected. Changes within any given country or region are not restricted to a specific month of the year or even are automatically triggered. Change, especially concerning equality, gender recognition, same-sex marriages and the status of gay conversion therapy, often takes work. Typically by many large groups of dedicated and focused individuals advocating and fighting for justice for positive change within their local communities.

The indices have been created to help you understand the world around you; however, engaging with your global community is essential. It is vital, especially if you are familiar with your desired destination. By reaching out and communicating with other members of the LGBTQIA+ community, you can establish critical details. It only takes a small amount of effort in locating people from or those who have already visited your particular destination for advice. Engaging on social media and Gayther’s networking platform, Gayther Affinity, can help you connect with the global LGBTQIA+ community.
Last Updated:  March 31, 2023

TAKING PRIDE IN YOU

Acceptance and coming to terms with a part of what makes you can be challenging for many people. The Gayther pride in series is about celebrating all things relating to sexualities, gender identities and special groups. Showcasing the exceptional people, interesting facts and ways to connect with those unique communities, all designed to help and promote pride in LGBTQIA+ identities
Quickly find all the information you need when planning a trip. Home to over 600 detailed country and regional guides, including a wide range of general information as well as dedicated LGBTQIA+ specific details
Search over 900 unique weather locations using the fun and interactive weather tool. Discover the best time to travel to a specific area, when is it the hottest, when is the least chance of rain or when it might snow
Planning a trip takes time and effort. Deciding where to go and how to get there can be a challenge. The interactive travel tool is home to thousands of airports, trains, buses and ports worldwide
Gayther Affinity is a private platform for the global LGBTQIA+ community. A space that gives you the freedom to be yourself. Helping you communicate with and connect to people similar to yourself. People from around the world from all age groups and backgrounds. Signup for your free Affinity account today

Gayther...your community resources

Three dedicated websites offer various tools, services, guides, and much more. Free tools and services tailored toward all groups within the global LGBTQIA+ community

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The big directory comprises fourteen groups and over one thousand categories, from travel accommodation to home maintenance

There are thousands of events taking place, it is not always easy to know what is going on and when, Gayther can help

The Care Providers and Services directory lists businesses and services that are inclusive and welcoming to all
There are millions of non-profit organisations, advice services, and support groups worldwide, all designed to help you
The RM Directory is designed to showcase organisations and services experienced in assisting those seeking refuge or relocating. Whether a refugee who is forced to leave home due to war or a migrant seeking out better living conditions, the RM Directory can help

RESOURCES TO HELP YOUR FRIENDS, FOLLOWERS, CUSTOMERS…

With over one thousand data points relating to weather stations worldwide, hundreds of LGBTQIA+ country and state travel guides, as well as community-related articles, fun and games, there is something for everyone on Gayther. Help your friends, followers or customers by including a badge or any one of the hundreds of colourful QR Codes within your newsletter, blog, vlog or website to direct them to resources that relate directly to you or your business or service. Discover QR Codes and Gayther Badges today

  DISCOVER MORE ON GAYTHER

Discover more about the extensive tools, services and guides available on Gayther. From country and regional guides to LGBTQIA+ community resources, learn more about all that Gayther has to offer

Learn more about Gayther; it’s history, values and mission
Discover Gayther Care, a site dedicated to community support and care
Discover all about the LGBTQIA+ community from the many resources available
Planning a trip? Gayther provides extensive country guides for every country across the globe
Find the information you need quickly with the wide range of guides available on Gayther
Be inspired and have some fun, with a wide range of articles, personality tests, quizzes and crosswords on offer
Discover more about sexuality, from the various identities to inspiring content and information
Discover more about the unique and diverse gender identities within the LGBTQIA+ community
Discover more about the special groups and the people and organisations supporting and helping the LGBTQIA+ community
Not sure what you are looking for? There are many ways to find what you need quickly; the search section provides links to the many search services
Impress your friends with key facts and keep updated on the latest developments and trends within the community
Discover Gayther Trinary, three unique services focused on the different aspects and requirements of the LGBTQIA+ community
NOTES
  • The index has been compiled and is correct as of Mar 31, 2023
  • The index has been compiled using population information from the U.S. Census Bureau |International Programs | International Database and the GDP related information from the United Nations – National Accounts – Analysis of Main Aggregates (AMA)

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The LGBTQIA+ Worldwide dollar index is based on conservative estimates relating to the global community’s size, applied to the total population recorded in 2021. We cannot accurately confirm the actual number of LGBTQIA+ individuals living within any given country. There are no official censuses that focus specifically on sexual orientations or gender identities; therefore, the volumes are based on reasonable estimates. We acknowledge that the actual size may be higher or lower than our estimates in certain countries. The index is a global index and will include countries where identifying as LGBTQIA+ is considered illegal or where the individual is likely to be persecuted. The estimates are applied to the entire world population. The index is for illustration purposes only and is not a census or tool to single out or isolate a proportion of any given country’s population. Though we endeavour to keep all information across the site updated, we do not provide any guarantees to the accuracy and completeness of any information displayed. This page may contain external links to third party websites; Gayther provides these links for your convenience and does not endorse, warrant or recommend any particular products or services. By clicking on any external links, you will leave Gayther and be taken to the third-party website, which you do so at your own risk and by accessing the site, you will be required to comply with the external third party’s terms and conditions of use and privacy policies
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DISCOVER THE GAYTHER INTERACTIVE SITEMAP TOOL

Gayther is one of the largest LGBTQIA+ community resources available online. Thousands of helpful pages, tools, and guides are all available for you to use for free. We know Gayther is extensive, so to help, we have created various easy-to-use search facilities, including the Interactive Sitemap Tool
HOW TO USE
  • Click on the icon found in the header or at the top of every page
  • Once you have clicked the icon the full screen menu will appear
  • All you need to do is to click each of the options which best suit your requirements

Please sit back, relax and let us help you find what you are looking for quickly and easily