A survey conducted in Nicaragua in 2020 showed that more than 60 percent of religious believers think that homosexuality is not a valid sexual orientation. The highest share of disagreement came from Protestants, with nearly 75 percent of respondents. Among those believers that stated homosexuality is a valid sexual orientation, the highest share came from Catholics, with 26.7 percent. When asked about abortion, most of Nicaraguan believers stated that abortion should only be allowed in appropriate circumstances.
Attitude towards homosexuality in Nicaragua in 2020, by religion
* According to the source, nondenominational believer is a person who claims to believe in God, but do not belong to any religious affiliation.
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "¿La homosexualidad es una opción sexual?" (Is homosexuality a sexual option?)
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