Iceland ranks highly in ILGA's Rainbow Map
The country came in third overall when European countries were ranked on equality indicators.
In the latest annual report from ILGA, Iceland was ranked third overall when the European countries were assessed against a range of equality criteria.
Scoring 84.06%, Iceland placed behind Malta and Belgium.
In the assessment, Iceland was one of the few countries to score positively on the criteria of Intersex Bodily Integrity, but areas of improvement were identified as Asylum Seeking, and also Hate Crime & Hate Speech.
What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Iceland?
What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Iceland? Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
Is homosexuality legal in Iceland?
Yes. Homosexuality was decriminalised in 1940.
The age-of-consent is 15, regardless of sexuality.
Are there anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people in Iceland?
Yes. comprehensive anti-discrimination protections have been in place since 1996.
Is there Marriage Equality in Iceland?
Yes. Same-sex relationships have been legally recognised since 1996.
Marriage Equality was officially adopted in 2010.
What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Iceland?
Iceland is generally seen as a progressive country that embraces LGBTQ equality.
While the island’s population is small, there is a vibrant and visible LGBTQ community.
Iceland promotes itself as a welcoming destination for LGBTQ tourism.