A Top 5 finish for Denmark in ILGA's annual report
Scoring strongly on LGBTQ equality indicators.
The annual Rainbow Map from ILGA ranks all of the countries of Europe based on an assessment of LGBTQ equality indicators.
Denmark has again performed strongly in the assessment, placing 4th overall in the ranking - coming in behind Malta, Belgium, and Iceland - an improvement on it's 5th-place ranking of 2024.
With an overall score of 80.10%, where Denmark lost points was on the Asylum criteria, as well as the Intersex Bodily Integrity criteria (which most countries scored poorly on).
What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Denmark?
What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Denmark? Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
Is homosexuality legal in Denmark?
Yes. Homosexuality was decriminalised in 1933.
The age-of-consent was equalised in 1977.
Are there anti-discrimination protections in place for LGBTQ people in Denmark?
Yes. Comprehensive anti-discrimination provisions came into force in 1996.
Is there Marriage Equality in Denmark?
Yes.Denmark was the first country in the world to create legal recognition for same-sex relationships. This happened in 1989.
Marriage Equality was embraced by Denmark in 2012.
What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Denmark?
Denmark is a socially liberal society – accepting and welcoming of LGBTQ people.
There is a vibrant and visible LGBTQ community in Denmark.
