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Worldwide LGBTQIA+ Same-Sex Unions & Marriages

A guide to the countries in the world that recognise same-sex unions and marriages
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30.9% of countries around the world recognise some form of same-sex civil unions, and partnerships / 24.5% of countries recognise same-sex marriages


The gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and all groups with non-traditional gender and sexual identities, collectively known as the LGBTQIA+ community, have been around in many forms for thousands of years. With attitudes continually changing towards the community, many countries began passing laws to allow same-sex couples to form unions, partnerships or marriages.


The LGBTQIA+ Same-Sex Unions & Marriages index focuses on every country worldwide. A guide to the countries that legally recognise same-sex unions and marriages by country and status of the types of unions recognised

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 status of same-sex marriages and unions in any country…
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  2023 SUMMARY

Gayther Same-Sex Marriage – 2023 Statistics
KEY FACTS
  • 30.9% or 72 countries around the world allow same-sex unions or partnerships
  • 24.5% or 57 countries around the world allow same-sex marriages
  • Europe has the highest number of countries allowing same-sex unions or marriages at 38.6% or 22 countries, followed by the Americas at 38.6% or 22 countries
  • Asia has the lowest number of countries allowing same-sex marriages at 1 or 1.8%, followed by Africa at 7% or 4 countries

SAME-SEX MARRIAGES & UNIONS OVERVIEW

  • 16.6% or 35.4 million LGBTQIA+ individuals are living in countries where they can form civil partnerships or unions
  • 16.9% or 35.9 million LGBTQIA+ individuals are living in countries where they can form same-sex marriages
  • 30.9% or 72 countries around the world allow same-sex unions or partnerships
  • 24.5% or 57 countries around the world allow same-sex marriages
  • Comparing the number of countries against the total within a continent
    • Europe has the highest number of countries allowing same-sex unions or marriages at 68.8% or 33 countries, followed by the Americas at 45.3% or 24 countries
    • Asia has the lowest number of countries allowing same-sex unions or partnerships with 5.9% or 3 countries, followed by Africa with 7% or4 countries
    • Europe has the highest number of countries allowing same-sex marriages at 45.8% or 22 countries, followed by the Americas at 41.5% or 21 countries
    • Asia has the lowest number of countries allowing same-sex marriages at 1 or 2%, followed by Africa at 7% or 4 countries

Developments from the previous year

  • Andorra, Cuba and Slovenia passed laws legalising same-sex marriages
  • Courts in Latvia allowed same-sex couples form the first civil unions within the country
  • The courts within Curaçao, an island part of the Netherlands Antilles, ruled to recognise same-sex marriages legally
  • The United States of America (USA) Senate passed an amended version of the Respect for Marriage Act protecting same-sex and interracial marriages

LGBTQIA+ COUNTRY & REGION GUIDES

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  INTERACTIVE MAP

click here  Click on a specific country within the map to learn what types of same-sex unions and marriages that particular country legal recognises

GREEN – a country that recognises some form of same-sex marriage or civil union

TAKING PRIDE IN YOU

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  ABOUT LGBTQIA+ SAME-SEX UNIONS & MARRIAGES

Gayther Community - About Same-Sex Marriages
The gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and all groups with non-traditional gender and sexual identities, collectively known as the LGBTQIA+ community, have been around in many forms for thousands of years and throughout the centuries. The community faced hundreds of years of persecution, targeted campaigns and gruesome convictions when prosecuted. It was not until the late 18th century that the gay movement began to gain momentum, with prominent people advocating for equality and a movement that continues today. From emperors to actors, the community has a long and rich history. Often a tale of people facing adversity, just for accepting who they are, even when the risk to their personal safety is so high. Many within the community face a challenge every day, in every country, region, and continent worldwide.

With attitudes changing and more countries becoming more accepting and inclusive, the community has seen nations introducing laws to permit same-sex unions and marriages. Like in traditional heterosexual marriages, same-sex unions or marriages are a declaration of love or wanting to share your life with someone. Legal protection and rights are achieved by having the relationship recognised under the law.

From factors such as inheritance, tax relief to next of kin and end of life matters, same-sex official relationship status provides financial relief and added protection for both parties. People who have been together a long time will accumulate many shared assets and love and care throughout their partners’ lives. When hospitalised or in life-and-death situations, doctors will often restrict visits to family only and ask a legally recognised partner to make difficult decisions. In the absence of a legal partner, they will ask other family members, even if they have been estranged for a long time. Forming a marriage or union is a declaration of love and legal recognition of a couple’s status. Not only that but forming a marriage or union offers long term protection for both partners.

EXCEPTIONAL AND DIVERSE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY

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  FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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What is the difference between civil partnerships and marriages?

Civil partnerships and marriages are almost identical, with a few exceptions. The marriage ceremony is rooted in religion, so when individuals marry, they will typically exchange vows, such as till death do us part. In contrast, a civil partnership is formed by signing a legal contract or a partnership agreement. The second notable difference relates to when a marriage or partnership ends. In most countries, except for countries like the Philippines, the process of dissolving a marriage is established and legal. The divorce requirements are different in each country; however, Civil Partnerships or Unions are ended through dissolution, a process for terminating the contract or agreement. Civil partners cannot describe themselves as married and form their unions at an official government building. One misconception is that civil partnerships are similar to common-law spouses. Civil partnerships and unions have greater rights and recognition under the law than common-law relationships. They have legal recognition, similar to marriage, with the few exceptions previously outlined. Civil partnerships and unions were created as a method or way to allow same-sex couples to form legally recognised relationships. They were able to create legal relationships without using the term marriage and avoid conflicts with religious beliefs relating to the sanctity of marriage. With time and advocates’ direct actions, many countries have changed their laws to allow same-sex couples to form legally binding marriages, partnerships, and unions. Even though many countries now recognise same-sex marriages, some religious groups will not perform marriage ceremonies or sanction same-sex unions

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Why is the legal recognition of same-sex marriages so important?

Over the centuries, more countries have created a clear separation between the government and the church. A country can be religious; however, in democratically elected nations, those appointed by the people are meant to represent everyone in society. The representation should include people who may hold different views and beliefs and live different lifestyles to their own. With greater diversity worldwide, people from various religious denominations and more acceptance of those different to ourselves, it is crucial that everyone is treated the same. Equality ensures that everyone has the same rights and protections under the law. So, allowing heterosexual couples to marry but not allowing-same sex individuals the same legal recognition creates inequality and takes away people’s fundamental rights. People’s personal beliefs are different from the law, and no one should have the power or right to take away or suppress the freedoms of another group, especially in modern-democratically elected countries

Gayther Same-Sex Marriage - Divorce

Are marriages and divorces the same for LGBTQIA+ and non-LGBTQIA+ couples?

YES – the process of marrying and divorcing are identical; the only minor exception is when same-sex couples form a civil partnership or union. The process and laws relating to marriage and divorce will vary by country. However, nations that permit same-sex marriages will follow the same process for straight and same-sex couples alike. Marriage laws relate to various things, including the management of shared assets concerning inheritance, nationality, obtaining citizenship through either spouse, tax relief, and important life matters, such as those relating to end-of-life. Ending the marriage, known as divorce, will also follow the same process as straight couples living within any given country. Divorce typically requires a reason or grounds for divorce, such as adultery, unreasonable behaviour or desertion. The requirements vary by country; however, you will need to have been married for more than one year and separated for two years or more

WHAT LANGUAGES ARE SPOKEN WHERE

It is estimated that there are over seven thousand languages and dialects spoken around the world. When travelling, it is important to find out what languages are spoken where, as well, as key phrases and terms in those languages. The Gayther Worldwide languages guide features all of the main languages spoken around the world, organised by country and region. Discover all things languages today

  USEFUL PHRASES

Common phrases and terms in over 80 languages

Please select a country from the drop-down list to discover common phrases relating to marriage and unions

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MARRIAGE
BOYFRIEND
BRIDE
CELEBRANT
CEREMONY
CHURCH
CIVIL
COHABIT
COHABITATION
COMMITMENT
COUPLE
DISSOLUTION
DIVORCE
DIVORCED
GIRLFRIEND
GROOM
HONEYMOON
LICENCE
MARRIED
MARRIED COUPLE
MARRY
MATRIMONY
NUPTIAL
PARTNER
RELIGIOUS
SPOUSE
VENUE
VOW
WEDDING

  BY COUNTRY


Learn more about the status of Same-Sex Marriages and Civil Unions 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
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Albania Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Algeria Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
American Samoa Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Andorra Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Angola Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Anguilla Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Antigua and Barbuda Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Argentina Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Armenia Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Australia Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Austria Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Azerbaijan Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No


B  
Bahamas, The Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Bahrain Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Bangladesh Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Barbados Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Belarus Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Belgium Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Belize Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Benin Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Bermuda Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: No
Bhutan Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Bolivia Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Bosnia and Herzegovina Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Botswana Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Brazil Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
British Virgin Islands Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Brunei Darussalam Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Bulgaria Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Burkina Faso Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Burundi Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No


C  
Cambodia Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Cameroon Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Canada Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Caribbean Netherlands Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Cayman Islands Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: No
Central African Republic Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Chad Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Channel Islands Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Chile Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
China Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Colombia Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Comoros Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Congo, D.Rep Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Congo, Rep Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Cook Islands Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Costa Rica Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Croatia Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: No
Cuba Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Cyprus Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: No
Czech Republic (Czechia) Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: No


D E F  
Denmark Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Djibouti Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Dominica Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Dominican Republic Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
East Timor (Timor-Leste) Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Ecuador Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Egypt Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
El Salvador Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Equatorial Guinea Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Eritrea Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Estonia Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: No
Ethiopia Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Falkland Islands (Las Malvinas) Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Fiji Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Finland Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
France Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
French Guiana Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
French Polynesia Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes


G  
Gabon Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Gambia, The Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Georgia Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Germany Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Ghana Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Gibraltar Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Greece Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: No
Greenland Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Grenada Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Guadeloupe Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Guam Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Guatemala Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Guinea Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Guinea-Bissau Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Guyana Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No


H I J  
Haiti Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Honduras Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Hong Kong Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Hungary Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: No
Iceland Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
India Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Indonesia Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Iran, Islamic Republic of Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Iraq Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Ireland Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Isle of Man Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Israel Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: No
Italy Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: No
Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire) Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Jamaica Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Japan Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Jordan Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No


K L  
Kazakhstan Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Kenya Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Kiribati Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Korea, North (D.Rep) Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Korea, South (Rep) Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Kosovo, Republic of Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Kuwait Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Kyrgyzstan Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Laos Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Latvia Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: No
Lebanon Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Lesotho Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Liberia Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Libya Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Liechtenstein Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: No
Lithuania Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Luxembourg Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes


M  
Macau Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Madagascar Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Malawi Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Malaysia Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Maldives Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Mali Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Malta Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Marshall Islands Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Martinique Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Mauritania Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Mauritius Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Mayotte Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Mexico Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: Yes
Micronesia, F.S Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Moldova Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Monaco Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: No
Mongolia Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Montenegro Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: No
Morocco Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Mozambique Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Myanmar Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No


N  
Namibia Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Nauru Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Nepal Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Netherlands Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Netherlands Antilles Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: No
New Caledonia Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
New Zealand Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Nicaragua Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Niger Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Nigeria Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Niue Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
North Macedonia Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Northern Mariana Islands Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Norway Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes


O P Q  
Oman Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Pakistan Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Palau Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Palestine, State of Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Panama Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Papua New Guinea Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Paraguay Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Peru Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Philippines Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Pitcairn Islands Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Poland Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Portugal Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Puerto Rico Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Qatar Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No


R S  
Reunion Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Romania Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Russia Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Rwanda Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Saint Barthelemy (Barts) Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Saint Helena Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Saint Kitts and Nevis Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Saint Lucia Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Saint Martin (Dutch) Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Saint Martin (French) Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Saint Pierre and Miquelon Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Samoa Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
San Marino Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: No
Sao Tome and Principe Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Saudi Arabia Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Senegal Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Serbia Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Seychelles Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Sierra Leone Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Singapore Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Slovakia Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Slovenia Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Solomon Islands Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Somalia Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
South Africa Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
South Sudan Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Spain Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Sri Lanka Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Sudan Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Suriname Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Swaziland (Eswatini) Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Sweden Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Switzerland Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Syria Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No


T  
Taiwan Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Tajikistan Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Tanzania Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Thailand Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Togo Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Tokelau Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Tonga Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Trinidad and Tobago Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Tunisia Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Turkey (Turkiye) Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Turkmenistan Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Turks and Caicos Islands Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Tuvalu Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No


U V W X Y Z  
Uganda Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Ukraine Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
United Kingdom (UK) Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
United States of America (USA) Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Uruguay Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
US Virgin Islands Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Uzbekistan Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Vanuatu Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Vatican City (Holy See) Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Venezuela Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Vietnam Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Wallis and Futuna Flag
Civil Union: Yes | Marriage: Yes
Yemen Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Zambia Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
Zimbabwe Flag
Civil Union: No | Marriage: No
LGBTQIA+ Same-Sex Marriages by Continent

The number of countries around the world, by continent that allow same-sex marriages

7%
(4 out of 57 countries)
AFRICA
41.5%

(22 out of 53 countries)
THE AMERICAS

2%
(1 out of 51 countries)
ASIA
45.8%

(22 out of 48 countries)
EUROPE

33.3%

(8 out of 24 countries)
OCEANIA

  UPDATE FREQUENCY

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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

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NOTES

  • The index has been compiled and is correct as of Mar 31, 2023
  • • The LGBTQIA+ same-sex union and marriage guide has been compiled using a variety of sources, including news articles, publications and various pages on Wikipedia



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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
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