What's life like for LGBTQ people in Sweden?
Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Sweden? Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
Is homosexuality legal in Sweden?
Yes. Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised in 1944.
Are there any anti-discrimination protections in place for LGBTQ people in Sweden?
Yes. Comprehensive anti-discrimination protections have been in place since 1987.
Is there Marriage Equality in Sweden?
Yes. Sweden adopted Marriage Equality in 2009.
What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Sweden?
Sweden is a socially liberal country, and sets the standard as to what LGBTQ equality can look like.
The ILGA report on LGBTQ Equality in Europe ranked Sweden 12th overall. With a total score of 66.07%, Sweden lost points on the criteria of Legal Gender Recognition and also Intersex Bodily Integrity.
