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Latvia — Gay Travel Index 2026

69/100
Some caution #38 of 208

Score = Legal 47/60 + Scene 22/40 = 69/100

Latvia ranks #38 of 208 countries and territories in the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, with a composite score of 69/100 — a legal safety component of 47/60 and a scene score of 22/40. Updated 2026-08-17 · release 2026.3.

Legal composite — 47/60 points

CriminalizationLegal · civil union
Partnership● No (marriage equality)
Anti-discrimination● Partial
Gender recognitionLegal route — recognition possible via medical or administrative process
Enforcement realityCalm — no active persecution documented

Research note: medicalized recognition; partnership law since 2024 — GayOut Index 2026.3 legal research (ILGA World / Human Dignity Trust / Rainbow Europe / Equaldex).

Legal composite, five components

Fulfilment per component (100 = maximum). Weights: criminalisation 35% · partnership 20% · enforcement 20% · anti-discrimination 15% · gender recognition 10%.

Scene on the ground — 22/40 points

LGBTQ+ venues listed25
Dedicated gay bars2
Gay saunas4
Gay bars per million1.11
Saunas per million2.22
Events per million0
Cities with a scene1
Pride parades1
Queer film festivals0
Coverage gradeA
Scene score22/40 (raw scene index 54/100)

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25 venues tracked in the frozen 2026.3 dataset (all categories) · 14 browsable venue pages in the live directory today.

Frequently asked questions

Is Latvia safe for gay travellers?

Latvia is rated Some caution on the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, scoring 69/100 overall with a legal safety component of 47/60. On enforcement reality, no active persecution is documented.

Is same-sex marriage legal in Latvia?

No. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Latvia. Overall legal status: Legal · civil union.

Does Latvia have a gay scene?

Yes. GayOut lists 25 LGBTQ+ venues in Latvia, including 2 dedicated gay bars, across 1 cities with a scene, and tracks 1 Pride parades there.

Which city in Latvia has the biggest gay scene?

Riga has the largest documented LGBTQ+ scene in Latvia, with 14 venues listed in the GayOut directory.

How many gay bars and saunas are there in Latvia?

GayOut currently lists 2 dedicated gay bars and 4 gay saunas in Latvia, and tracks 1 Pride parades there. Counts exclude venues that are merely gay-friendly.