LGBTQ+ Europe: countries protecting core rights in 2000-2024

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Catalina Espinosa,
Oct 16, 2024

As of 2024, 23 European countries have legalized joint adoption for same-sex couples, while 21 have recognized same-sex marriage. However, legal provisions for gender marker changes are less widespread, with only 16 countries allowing such changes, and just 4 countries recognizing a third gender option.

Number of countries protecting core LGBTQ+ rights in Europe between 2000 and 2024

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Release date

June 2024

Region

Europe

Survey time period

2000 to 2024

Supplementary notes

The source includes only countries that have fully implemented the policies, excluding those with partial implementation.

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