ILGA World maps
The same is true in many Asian countries and a few eastern European nations. Russia is an example of a nation that does not necessarily criminalize same-sex couples, but the government places serious restrictions on people who are gay, which is still a way of censoring relationships that are not heterosexual. Articles about the production of food and other goods, including farming and fishing. Articles about crime rates, law enforcement, and public safety. Marriage for same
Thailand has become the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage, joining a list of nearly 40 countries and territories globally. David Chen is an expert in transforming complex geographic datasets into compelling visual narratives. He combines his background in computer science Map
Same-sex marriage, also known as gay marriage or same-gender marriage, is the marriage of two people of the same legal sex or gender. As of , marriage between same-sex couples is legally performed and recognized in 38 countries, with a total population of billion people (20% of the world's population). Since the first same-sex marriages were legally recognized in the Netherlands in , nearly 40 other jurisdictions — mostly in Europe and the Americas — have enacted laws allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry. This year, Thailand and Liechtenstein join the list. 
All Countries That Have Legalized & Banned Same
Map created by reddit user Impressive_Produce3 The map above shows which countries have fully legalized same sex-marriage as of 1 October , but does not show those that have alternative arrangements such as civil unions and/or domestic partnerships. More and expression, and sex characteristics a term that refers to physical features relating to sex - including genitalia and other sexual and reproductive anatomy, chromosomes, hormones, and secondary physical features emerging from puberty. More issues globally.
HRC
The Human Rights Campaign tracks developments in the legal recognition of same-sex marriage around the world. Working through a worldwide network of HRC global alumni and partners, we lift up the voices of community, national and regional advocates and share tools, resources, and lessons learned to empower movements for marriage equality. The data highlights how rollbacks on LGBTI human rights are part of a broader erosion of democratic protections across Europe. Read more in our press release. 
Rainbow Map
Same-Sex Marriage Around the World Since the first same-sex marriages were legally recognized in the Netherlands in , nearly 40 other jurisdictions – mostly in Europe and the Americas – have enacted laws allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry. This year, Thailand and Liechtenstein join the list. .
Countries Where Gay Marriage Is Legal 2025
About this data Marriage for same-sex partners Describes the legislation status of same-sex marriage. This is marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity. . 
Same
Geographic Analysis What This Map Shows This map visualizes the approval of same-sex marriage across select countries, highlighting the varying levels of acceptance and legal recognition of LGBTQ+ rights worldwide. .