Gay Travel Safety Index

World ranking of LGBTQ+ friendly countries — see where same-sex relationships are legal, where Pride exists, and which destinations are safest for gay travelers.

Very Safe (8–10)
Moderately Safe (5–7)
Caution (3–4)
High Risk (0–2)
154
Countries rated
110
Same-sex legal
39
Marriage equality
80
Have Pride events
1
🇳🇱
Netherlands
Europe
10.0
2
🇳🇴
Norway
Europe
10.0
3
🇩🇰
Denmark
Europe
10.0
4
🇸🇪
Sweden
Europe
10.0
5
🇲🇹
Malta
Europe
10.0
6
🇮🇸
Iceland
Europe
10.0
7
🇱🇺
Luxembourg
Europe
10.0
8
🇬🇧
United Kingdom
Europe
9.0
9
🇩🇪
Germany
Europe
9.0
10
🇫🇷
France
Europe
9.0
11
🇪🇸
Spain
Europe
9.0
13
🇦🇹
Austria
Europe
9.0
14
🇧🇪
Belgium
Europe
9.0
15
🇵🇹
Portugal
Europe
9.0
16
🇫🇮
Finland
Europe
9.0
17
🇨🇭
Switzerland
Europe
9.0
18
🇨🇦
Canada
USA / Canada
9.0
19
🇮🇪
Ireland
Europe
9.0
20
🇯🇵
Japan
Asia / Australia
9.0
21
🇳🇿
New Zealand
Asia / Australia
9.0
22
🌍
Scotland
Europe
9.0
23
🌍
England
Europe
9.0
24
🇺🇾
Uruguay
S. America
9.0
25
🇹🇼
Taiwan
Asia / Australia
9.0
26
🌍
Wales
Europe
9.0
27
🇺🇸
United States
USA / Canada
8.0
28
🇲🇽
Mexico
USA / Canada
8.0
31
🇦🇩
Andorra
Europe
8.0
32
🇸🇮
Slovenia
Europe
8.0
33
🇪🇪
Estonia
Europe
8.0
34
🇱🇮
Liechtenstein
Europe
8.0
35
🇸🇲
San Marino
Europe
8.0
36
🇨🇷
Costa Rica
USA / Canada
8.0
37
🇦🇷
Argentina
S. America
8.0
38
🇿🇦
South Africa
Africa
7.0
40
🇮🇹
Italy
Europe
7.0
42
🇬🇷
Greece
Europe
7.0
44
🇬🇫
French Guiana
S. America
7.0
45
🇬🇵
Guadeloupe
S. America
7.0
46
🇲🇶
Martinique
S. America
7.0
48
🇨🇾
Cyprus
Europe
7.0
49
🇲🇨
Monaco
Europe
7.0
50
🇨🇱
Chile
S. America
7.0
51
🇪🇨
Ecuador
S. America
7.0
52
🇨🇻
Cabo Verde
Africa
7.0
53
🇸🇨
Seychelles
Africa
7.0
55
🇧🇷
Brazil
S. America
6.0
57
🇭🇷
Croatia
Europe
6.0
58
🇸🇰
Slovakia
Europe
6.0
59
🇵🇦
Panama
USA / Canada
6.0
60
🇨🇴
Colombia
S. America
6.0
61
🇧🇼
Botswana
Africa
6.0
62
🇲🇺
Mauritius
Africa
6.0
65
🇦🇱
Albania
Europe
5.0
66
🇭🇺
Hungary
Europe
5.0
67
🇵🇱
Poland
Europe
5.0
68
🇽🇰
Kosovo
Europe
5.0
70
🇧🇿
Belize
USA / Canada
5.0
71
🇲🇬
Madagascar
Africa
5.0
73
🇲🇪
Montenegro
Europe
5.0
74
🇧🇴
Bolivia
S. America
5.0
75
🇵🇾
Paraguay
S. America
5.0
76
🇱🇸
Lesotho
Africa
5.0
77
🇲🇿
Mozambique
Africa
5.0
78
🇳🇦
Namibia
Africa
5.0
79
🇹🇳
Tunisia
Africa
5.0
84
🇨🇺
Cuba
USA / Canada
4.0
85
🇷🇸
Serbia
Europe
4.0
88
🇦🇲
Armenia
Europe
4.0
90
🇷🇴
Romania
Europe
4.0
91
🇧🇬
Bulgaria
Europe
4.0
92
🇬🇪
Georgia
Europe
4.0
93
🇱🇻
Latvia
Europe
4.0
94
🇱🇹
Lithuania
Europe
4.0
95
🇲🇩
Moldova
Europe
4.0
97
🇬🇾
Guyana
S. America
4.0
98
🇵🇪
Peru
S. America
4.0
99
🇸🇷
Suriname
S. America
4.0
100
🇷🇼
Rwanda
Africa
4.0
101
🇨🇮
Ivory Coast
Africa
4.0
102
🇦🇴
Angola
Africa
4.0
105
🇹🇷
Turkey
Europe
3.0
107
🇬🇹
Guatemala
USA / Canada
3.0
108
🇭🇹
Haiti
USA / Canada
3.0
109
🇳🇮
Nicaragua
USA / Canada
3.0
113
🇺🇦
Ukraine
Europe
3.0
114
🇻🇪
Venezuela
S. America
3.0
115
🇰🇪
Kenya
Africa
3.0
116
🇬🇦
Gabon
Africa
3.0
117
🇦🇿
Azerbaijan
Europe
2.0
125
🇪🇬
Egypt
Africa
2.0
127
🇬🇭
Ghana
Africa
2.0
128
🇲🇼
Malawi
Africa
2.0
132
🇿🇲
Zambia
Africa
2.0
134
🇨🇩
DR Congo
Africa
2.0
137
🇧🇾
Belarus
Europe
1.0
138
🇸🇩
Sudan
Africa
1.0
142
🇷🇺
Russia
Europe
1.0
145
🇺🇬
Uganda
Africa
1.0

Safety scores are compiled from local laws, traveler reports and activist data. Last updated May 2026. Always research current conditions before travelling.

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