Madagascar Gay Travel Index 2026
Score = Legal 34/60 + Scene 7/40 = 41/100 · thin scene coverage — legal-weighted provisional score
Updated 15 Oct 2026 · release 2026.3.
A live score, not an annual report — it recomputes as laws, rulings and the scene itself change. See what moved in 2026.
Legal composite · Legal milestones · Scene on the ground · Plan your trip · Frequently asked questions
Legal composite — 34/60 points
| Criminalization | Legal (21+) |
|---|---|
| Partnership | ● No not recognised |
| 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%.
Legal milestones
Background, not travel advice — how the current status came to be. For planning a trip, rely on the current score, tier and scene sections above; 2026 movements are tracked in the sourced change log.
- 1972Same-sex sexual activity was legal for adults aged 21 and over, while heterosexual consent was set far lower. ↗
- 2007Law No. 2007-022 explicitly prohibited marriage between two persons of the same sex, whether civil or traditional. ↗
- 2020A woman was arrested over a relationship with a 19-year-old woman under the unequal consent law, sparking national debate. ↗
- 2021Authorities canceled an LGBTQ party in July, citing 'incitement to debauchery'. ↗
- TodaySame-sex activity stayed legal above age 21, but no anti-discrimination protections existed and social hostility remained widespread. ↗
Sources: ILGA World · Human Dignity Trust · Equaldex. Each milestone links to a reference source ↗.
Scene on the ground — 7/40 points
Detailed scene metrics (for researchers)
| Gay bars per million | 0 |
|---|---|
| Saunas per million | 0 |
| Events per million | 0 |
| Coverage grade | A |
| Scene score | 7/40 (raw scene index 18/100) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madagascar safe for gay travellers?
Madagascar is rated Some caution on the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, scoring 41/100 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?
Madagascar has a limited documented gay scene: GayOut lists 7 LGBTQ+ venues, including 0 dedicated gay bars.
Which city in Madagascar has the biggest gay scene?
Antananarivo has the largest documented LGBTQ+ scene in Madagascar, with 1 venues listed in the GayOut directory.