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Madagascar — Gay Travel Index 2026

34/100
Some caution #129 of 208

Score = Legal 34/60 + Scene 0/40 = 34/100 · thin scene coverage — legal-weighted provisional score

Madagascar ranks #129 of 208 countries and territories in the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, with a composite score of 34/100 — a legal safety component of 34/60 and a scene score of 0/40. Updated 2026-08-17 · release 2026.3.

Legal composite — 34/60 points

CriminalizationLegal (21+)
Partnership● No (marriage equality)
Anti-discrimination● No
Gender recognition
Enforcement reality

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 — 0/40 points

LGBTQ+ venues listed0
Dedicated gay bars0
Gay saunas0
Gay bars per million
Saunas per million
Events per million0
Cities with a scene0
Pride parades0
Queer film festivals0
Coverage grade
Scene score0/40 (raw scene index 0/100)

Frequently asked questions

Is Madagascar safe for gay travellers?

Madagascar is rated Some caution on the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, scoring 34/100 overall with a legal safety component of 34/60.

Is same-sex marriage legal in Madagascar?

No. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Madagascar. Overall legal status: Legal (21+).

Does Madagascar have a gay scene?

GayOut currently lists no LGBTQ+ venues in Madagascar, so any gay scene is limited, informal or not publicly documented.