What countries have legalized gay marriage?

As of 2021, gay marriage is legal in a number of countries around the world. Some of the countries where same-sex marriage is legal include:

  • The Netherlands (2001)
  • Belgium (2003)
  • Spain (2005)
  • Canada (2005)
  • South Africa (2006)
  • Norway (2009)
  • Sweden (2009)
  • Portugal (2010)
  • Iceland (2010)
  • Argentina (2010)
  • Denmark (2012)
  • Brazil (2013)
  • France (2013)
  • Uruguay (2013)
  • New Zealand (2013)
  • United Kingdom (2013 in England, Wales and Scotland, 2020 in Northern Ireland)
  • Luxembourg (2014)
  • Ireland (2015)
  • United States (2015)
  • Colombia (2016)
  • Finland (2017)
  • Malta (2017)
  • Germany (2017)
  • Australia (2017)
  • Austria (2019)
  • Taiwan (2019)
  • Ecuador (2019)
  • Costa Rica (2020)
  • Israel (2020)

This list is not exhaustive, as the legalization of gay marriage is a rapidly changing issue and new countries may legalize it in the future.

It’s worth noting that in some countries, gay marriage is legal only in certain regions or territories, while in others, same-sex couples may be able to enter into registered partnerships or domestic partnerships that provide some of the legal rights and benefits of marriage.

It is also worth mentioning that in some countries, homosexuality is still illegal, and in others, the LGBTQ+ community can face discrimination, harassment, and violence.

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