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# What's life like for LGBTQ people in Italy?
- URL: https://www.gtv.blue/italy/
- Published: 2026-07-15T23:01:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-16T11:42:48.000Z
- Description: Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
- Author: News
- Tags: An LGBTQ Guide to the World

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Italy? Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators. 

### Is homosexuality legal in Italy?

Yes. Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised in 1890.

The age of consent is 14, regardless of sexuality.

### Are there anti-discrimination protections in place for LGBTQ people in Italy?

Not really. It’s a bit of a confusing picture but in general LGBTQ people in Italy do not have the same level of protections against discrimination on the grounds of sexuality that other countries offer.

### Is there Marriage Equality in Italy?

No, but there has been legal recognition of same-sex relationships since 2016.

### What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Italy?

With the Catholic Church continuing to play a key role in shaping public opinion and perceptions, Italy remains a socially conservative country.

Broadly, there is general acceptance of LGBTQ people, and there is a vibrant and visible LGBTQ community in the major cities.

However, the policies of the current far-right government appear to be having a negative impact on the LGBTQ community.

In the recent [ILGA report on LGBTQ Equality in Europe](https://rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org/countries/italy/?ref=gtv.blue), Italy was ranked 36th overall. With a total score of 24.11%, Italy scored strongly on Civil Society Space but lost points on all other criteria.

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