Gay friendly countries in europe

The Rainbow Map ranks 49 European countries on their respective legal and policy practices for LGBTI people, from %. The UK has dropped six places in ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map, as Hungary and Georgia also register steep falls following anti-LGBTI legislation.

Progressive European countries with thriving LGBTQ+ communities are ones that have legalized gay marriage, gender change, and adoption for same-sex couples. Other policies include officially-organized pride parades and LGBTQ+ villages.

An annual project ranks 49 European countries on their legal and policy practices for LGBTQ+ people on a scale from percent – here’s the top 20, plus details on the report.

In this guide, we’ll explore 10 of the most LGBT-friendly countries in Europe, where equality is lived, not just legislated. Whether you’re planning a move or just exploring your options, these destinations offer real opportunities for connection, safety, and inclusion.

rainbow map These are the main findings for the edition of the rainbow map The Rainbow Map ranks 49 European countries on their respective legal and policy practices for LGBTI people, from %. The UK has dropped six places in ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map, as Hungary and Georgia also register steep falls following anti-LGBTI.

What makes a country LGBTQ-friendly? The 12 LGBTQ-friendly countries in Europe rank on the Spartacus Gay Travel Index, which ranks all the hospitable and friendly countries toward the LGBTQ+ community. It’s a comprehensive, annual study that has been collecting data since , ranking metrics like laws, friendliness of the locals, and more.

Back for its seventeenth year, ’s edition of the Rainbow Map looks into all these factors and more to name Europe’s most (and least) LGBTQ+-friendly countries.

Thankfully, there are still many gay-friendly destinations in Europe, and even in countries which might have shifted their national policies, you can still find enclaves of acceptance, tolerance and celebration.