Compare LGBT Rights in Sweden

Equality Index ?
75 / 100
Legal Index ?
80 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?
69 / 100
Homosexual activityLegal
Since 1944
Same-sex marriageLegal
Since 2009
Censorship of LGBT IssuesNo censorship
Right to change legal genderLegal, but requires medical diagnosis
Since 2013
Gender-Affirming CareLegal, but restricted for minors
Since 2021
Legal recognition of non-binary genderNot legally recognized
LGBT discriminationIllegal
Since 2009
LGBT employment discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 1999
LGBT housing discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2009
Same-sex adoptionLegal
Since 2002
Intersex infant surgeryNot banned
Serving openly in militaryLegal
Since 2009
Blood donations by MSMsBanned (6-month deferral)
Since 2021
Conversion therapyNot banned
Equal age of consentEqual
Since 1978
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