LGBT Public Opinion Polls & Surveys

Equaldex aggregates LGBTQ+ public opinion surveys from trusted research firms and publications worldwide. This data, combined with legal rights, form the LGBTQ+ Equality Index, providing a fuller picture of both legal progress and societal attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community.

Global LGBT Surveys

Last Year

Support for LGBT rights and protections
26 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos, February 23–March 8, 2024
Support for teens' access to gender-affirming care
26 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos, February 23–March 8, 2024
Support for access to facilities matching gender identity
26 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos, February 23–March 8, 2024
Support for other-gender option on official documents
26 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos, February 23–March 8, 2024
Support for transgender athletes
26 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos, February 23–March 8, 2024
Support for same-sex marriage
26 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos, February 23–March 8, 2024
Support for same-sex adoption
26 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos, February 23–March 8, 2024
Support for same-sex couples' parenting
26 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos, February 23–March 8, 2024

2020s

Acceptance of homosexuals as neighbors
39 regions surveyed. Source: Afrobarometer, 2021-2023
Support for same-sex marriage
50 regions surveyed. Source: PRRI, March 9th to December 7th, 2023
Support of same-sex marriage
32 regions surveyed. Source: Pew Research Center, Feb. 21, 2023 – April 15, 2023
Approval of gay male parents
11 regions surveyed. Source: European Social Survey, November 2021 to March 2023
Approval of lesbian parents
11 regions surveyed. Source: European Social Survey, November 2021 to March 2023
Acceptance of LGBTI+ people’s rights
8 regions surveyed. Source: GLOBSEC, March 2023
Support for same-sex marriage or legal recognition
30 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos, February-March 2023
Views about same-sex couples' parenting
30 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos, February-March 2023
Perceived prevalence of transgender discrimination
30 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos, February-March 2023
Support for transgender discrimination protection
30 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos, February-March 2023
Support for teens’ access to gender-affirming care
30 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos, February-March 2023
Support for trans access to facilities matching gender identity
30 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos, February-March 2023
Support for non-binary gender option on official documents
30 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos, February-March 2023
Support for insurance coverage of gender transition costs
30 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos, February-March 2023
Support for same-sex adoption
30 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos, February-March 2023
Support to Pride (Western Balkans)
6 regions surveyed. Source: ERA - LGBTI Equal Rights Association, December 2022 - January 2023
Support for same-sex marriage (US)
50 regions surveyed. Source: PRRI American Values Atlas, March 11–December 14, 2021
Acceptance of homosexuals as neighbors
88 regions surveyed. Source: World Values Survey, 2017-2022
Justifiability of homosexuality
88 regions surveyed. Source: World Values Survey, 2017-2022
Acceptance of homosexuals as neighbors
34 regions surveyed. Source: Afrobarometer, 2019-2021
Support for same-sex marriage (US)
50 regions surveyed. Source: PRRI American Values Atlas, March 8–November 9, 2021
Views on same-sex marriage or other legal recognition
27 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos, April–May, 2021
Views on same-sex couples' right to adopt
27 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos, April–May, 2021
Support for same-sex marriage (US)
50 regions surveyed. Source: PRRI American Values Atlas, January 7–December 20, 2020
Opinion on same-sex couples as parents
74 regions surveyed. Source: World Values Survey, 2017-2020

2010s

"Should society accept homosexuality?"
34 regions surveyed. Source: Pew Research Center, May–October, 2019
Acceptance of homosexuals as neighbors
34 regions surveyed. Source: Afrobarometer, 2016-2018
Support for LGBT protections by US state
50 regions surveyed. Source: PRRI, 2018
Opposition of same-sex marriage
32 regions surveyed. Source: INEGI, 2017
Support for same-sex marriage (US)
50 regions surveyed. Source: PRRI American Values Atlas, January 4–December 30, 2017
Social views on same-sex relationships
8 regions surveyed. Source: APU and Lok Niti, November 10th to December 15th 2017
Attitude toward transgender people
27 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos / The Williams Institute, October-November 2017
Attitude toward gender reassignment surgery
27 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos / The Williams Institute, October-November 2017
Transgender people in the military
26 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos / The Williams Institute, October-November 2017
Allowing transgender people to adopt
27 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos / The Williams Institute, October-November 2017
Transgender people's bathroom choice
27 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos / The Williams Institute, October-November 2017
Support for same-sex marriage
32 regions surveyed. Source: Gabinete de Comunicación Estratégica, June 20th to July 11th, 2017
Support for same-sex marriage (US)
50 regions surveyed. Source: PRRI American Values Atlas, January 6, 2016–January 10, 2017
Percentage of U.S. Adults Identifying as LGBT by State
51 regions surveyed. Source: Gallup, June 1st, 2011 to December 30th, 2016
Support for same-sex marriage
54 regions surveyed. Source: ILGA / RIWI, October 2016
Acceptance of homosexuals as neighbors
33 regions surveyed. Source: Afrobarometer, 2014–2016
Acceptance of homosexuals as neighbors
34 regions surveyed. Source: Afrobarometer, 2016–2018
Support for gender affirming surgery
23 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos / The Williams Institute, July-August 2016
Allowing transgender people to adopt
23 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos / The Williams Institute, July-August 2016
Allowing transgender people to marry
23 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos / The Williams Institute, July-August 2016
Support for same-sex marriage (US)
50 regions surveyed. Source: PRRI American Values Atlas, January 7, 2015–January 7, 2016
Support for same-sex marriage (EU)
28 regions surveyed. Source: Eurobarometer, May 30th to June 8th 2015
Comfort working with a gay, lesbian, or bisexual colleague (EU)
28 regions surveyed. Source: Eurobarometer, May 30th to June 8th 2015
Support for same-sex marriage (US)
50 regions surveyed. Source: PRRI American Values Atlas, January 2, 2014–January 4, 2015
Support of same-sex marriage by US state
51 regions surveyed. Source: Pew Research, 2014
Support of homosexuality by US state
51 regions surveyed. Source: Pew Research, 2014
Support for same-sex marriage
49 regions surveyed. Source: ILGA / RIWI, April-June 2014
Support for same-sex marriage (Latin America)
19 regions surveyed. Source: PEW Research Center, October 2013–February 2014
Acceptance of homosexual behavior (Latin America)
19 regions surveyed. Source: PEW Research Center, October 2013–February 2014
Justifiability of homosexuality
58 regions surveyed. Source: World Values Survey, 2010-2014
Acceptance of homosexuals as neighbors
57 regions surveyed. Source: World Values Survey, 2010-2014
"Should society accept homosexuality?"
39 regions surveyed. Source: Pew Research Center, June, 2013
Views on Same-Sex Marriage
16 regions surveyed. Source: Ipsos, May 2013
Canadian provincial support for marriage equality
4 regions surveyed. Source: Forum Research, June 14th - June 27th 2012
Support for same-sex marriage
51 regions surveyed. Source: The Williams Institute, 2011-2012

2000s

Acceptance of homosexuals as neighbors
54 regions surveyed. Source: World Values Survey, 2005-2009
Justifiability of homosexuality
54 regions surveyed. Source: World Values Survey, 2005-2009
Views on homosexuality
45 regions surveyed. Source: Pew Research Center, April 6th to May 29th 2007
Support for same-sex marriage
51 regions surveyed. Source: The Williams Institute, 2004
Justifiability of homosexuality
38 regions surveyed. Source: World Values Survey, 2000-2004

1990s

Acceptance of homosexuals as neighbors
52 regions surveyed. Source: World Values Survey, 1995-1999
Justifiability of homosexuality
51 regions surveyed. Source: World Values Survey, 1995-1999
Justifiability of homosexuality
20 regions surveyed. Source: World Values Survey, 1990-1994
Acceptance of homosexuals as neighbors
17 regions surveyed. Source: World Values Survey, 1990-1994

1980s

Justifiability of homosexuality
11 regions surveyed. Source: World Values Survey, 1981-1984
Suggest Survey Data

Recent Regional Surveys

Region Source Statistics
United States
The Economist / YouGov (2025, today.yougov.com)Would you support or oppose the following? Banning transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports
  • 64% Strongly or somewhat support
  • 26% Strongly or somewhat oppose
United States
Marquette University Law School (2025, law.marquette.edu)Do you favor or oppose President Trump’s order requiring federal agencies to recognize only biological sex and remove gender identity from policies and documents?
  • 63% Favor
  • 37% Oppose
United Kingdom
YouGov (2025, yougov.co.uk)In principle, do you think it should or should not be made easier for transgender people to change their legal gender?
  • 63% Should not be made easier
  • 19% Should be made easier
United Kingdom
YouGov (2025, yougov.co.uk)In principle, do you think it should or should not be made easier for transgender people to change their legal gender?
  • 19% Should be made easier
  • 63% Should not be made easier
North Dakota
North Dakota News Cooperative, WPA Intelligence (2025, inforum.com)Do you support the Supreme Court’s decision to make same-sex marriage legal nationwide?
  • 56% Yes
  • 36% No
United Kingdom
YourGov (2025, yougov.co.uk)Do you think a person should or should not have to obtain the approval of one or more doctors to change their legal gender?
  • 70% Should have to obtain approval from one or more doctors
  • 13% Should not have to obtain approval from one or more doctors approval
  • 18% Don’t know
United Kingdom
YouGov (2025, yougov.co.uk)And do you think a person should or should not have to provide evidence they lived in their new gender for at least two years before they able to change their legal gender?
  • 66% Should have to show they have lived in their new gender for two years
  • 12% Should not have to show they have lived in their new gender for two years
  • 22% Don’t know
United Kingdom
YouGov (2025, yougov.co.uk) Do you think the legal gender change process should or should not be changed so that only the diagnosis from one doctor is required?
  • 19% Should be changed so that only the diagnosis from one doctor is required
  • 63% Should continue to require that another doctor give their approval
  • 18% Don’t know
United Kingdom
YouGov (2025, yougov.co.uk)Do you think the process should or should be changed so that approval by a legal and medical panel is no longer required?
  • 22% Should be changed to automatically grant a GRC if all other requirements are met
  • 57% Should continue to require approval by a panel of legal and medical professionals
  • 22% Don’t know
United Kingdom
YouGov (2025, yougov.co.uk)Do you think transgender women should or should not be allowed to use the women’s changing rooms?
  • 25% Should be allowed
  • 58% Should not be allowed
  • 17% Don’t know
United Kingdom
YouGov (2025, yougov.co.uk)Do you think transgender men should or should not be allowed to use the men’s changing rooms?
  • 32% Should be allowed
  • 49% Should not be allowed
  • 19% Don’t know
Brazil
PoderData (2024, poder360.com.br)Are you for or against same-sex marriage?
  • 46% For
  • 41% Against
United States
Gallup (2024, news.gallup.com)Favor bans on treatments and medical procedures for minors
  • 62% Oppose
  • 34% Favor
United States
Gallup (2024, news.gallup.com)Favor bans on psychological support, hormonal treatments, and medical surgeries for minors
  • 61% Oppose
  • 36% Favor
United States
Gallup (2024, news.gallup.com)Same-sex marriage should be legal
  • 69% Agree
  • 29% Disagree
United States
Gallup (2024, news.gallup.com)Gay and lesbian relationships are morally acceptable
  • 64% Agree
  • 33% Disagree
United States
Gallup (2024, news.gallup.com)Changing one’s gender is morally acceptable
  • 44% Agree
  • 51% Disagree
United Kingdom
Just Like Us (2024, justlikeus.org)LGBT+ parents who say their child's school has LGBT+ inclusive books for pupils to read.
  • 12% Agree
United Kingdom
Just Like Us (2024, justlikeus.org)Parents who say their child's school celebrates School Diversity Week.
  • 23% Celebrate
United Kingdom
Just Like Us (2024, justlikeus.org)Trans and nonbinary parents who report school forms only having 'male' and 'female' on registration forms
  • 20% Agree
United Kingdom
Just Like Us (2024, justlikeus.org)Lesbian and gay parents who feel let down by their child’s school not being LGBT+ inclusive
  • 12% Feel let down
United Kingdom
Just Like Us (2024, justlikeus.org)Trans parents who feel let down by their child’s school not being LGBT+ inclusive
  • 16% Feel let down
United Kingdom
Just Like Us (2024, justlikeus.org)Gay and lesbian parents who have decided to homeschool their children 'to avoid anti-LGBT+ prejudice.
  • 5% Agree
United Kingdom
Just Like Us (2024, justlikeus.org)Bisexual parents who have decided to homeschool their children 'to avoid anti-LGBT+ prejudice.
  • 4% Agree
United Kingdom
Just Like Us (2024, justlikeus.org)Trans parents who have decided to homeschool their children 'to avoid anti-LGBT+ prejudice.
  • 11% Agree
United Kingdom
Just Like Us (2024, justlikeus.org)Gay and trans parents who have felt 'depressed or anxious' about their family facing discrimination
  • 23% Agree
California
California (2024, ballotpedia.org)California Proposition 3, Right to Marry and Repeal Proposition 8 Amendment
  • 62.62% Yes vote (supports same-sex marriage)
  • 37.38% No vote (opposes same-sex marriage)
Colorado
Colorado (2024, ballotpedia.org)Colorado Amendment J, Remove Constitutional Same-Sex Marriage Ban Amendment
  • 64.33% Yes vote (supports same-sex marriage)
  • 35.67% No vote (opposes same-sex marriage)
Hawaii
Hawaii (2024, ballotpedia.org)Hawaii Remove Legislature Authority to Limit Marriage to Opposite-Sex Couples Amendment
  • 55.94% Yes vote (supports same-sex marriage)
  • 44.06% No vote (opposes same-sex marriage)
United States
Williams Insitute (2024, williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu)Transgender men's experience in public bathrooms.
  • 10% Denied access to women's restrooms
  • 5% Denied access to men's restrooms
  • 11% Verbally harassed in the women's restroom
  • 7% Verbally harassed in the men's restroom
United States
Williams Insitute (2024, williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu)Experience of transgender women in public restrooms.
  • 7% Denied access to men's restrooms
  • 5% Denied access to women's restrooms
  • 9% Verbally harassed in the men's restroom
  • 7% Verbally harassed in the women's restroom
Botswana
The Other Foundation (2024, theotherfoundation.org)Do intersex people deserve equal rights?
  • 81.8% Yes
Botswana
The Other Foundation (2024, theotherfoundation.org)Do lesbian women deserve equal rights?
  • 54.9% Yes
Botswana
The Other Foundation (2024, theotherfoundation.org)Do gay men deserve equal rights?
  • 53.6% Yes
Botswana
The Other Foundation (2024, theotherfoundation.org)Do bisexual people deserve equal rights?
  • 53% Yes
Botswana
The Other Foundation (2024, theotherfoundation.org)Do transgender people deserve equal rights?
  • 57.9% Yes
Botswana
The Other Foundation (2024, theotherfoundation.org)Should the rights of gay men be protected in the national Constitution?
  • 49.6% Yes
Botswana
The Other Foundation (2024, theotherfoundation.org)Should the rights of lesbian women be protected in the National constitution?
  • 49.4% Yes
Botswana
The Other Foundation (2024, theotherfoundation.org)Should the rights of bisexual people be protected in the national Constitution?
  • 48.7% Yes
Botswana
The Other Foundation (2024, theotherfoundation.org)Should the rights of transgender people be protected in the national Constitution?
  • 51.2% Yes
Botswana
The Other Foundation (2024, theotherfoundation.org)Should the rights of intersex people be protected in the national Constitution?
  • 64.3% Yes
Botswana
The Other Foundation (2024, theotherfoundation.org)Should intersex people be allowed to take part in Setswana culture and traditions?
  • 79.6% Yes
Botswana
The Other Foundation (2024, theotherfoundation.org)Should transgender people be allowed to take part in Setswana culture and traditions?
  • 44% Yes
Botswana
The Other Foundation (2024, theotherfoundation.org)Should bisexual people be allowed to take part in Setswana culture and traditions?
  • 37.7% Yes
Botswana
The Other Foundation (2024, theotherfoundation.org)Should lesbian women be allowed to take part in Setswana culture and traditions?
  • 36.7% Yes
Botswana
The Other Foundation (2024, theotherfoundation.org)Should gay men be allowed to take part in Setswana culture and traditions?
  • 35.8% Yes
Botswana
The Other Foundation (2024, theotherfoundation.org)Should courts interpret the Constitution’s protection of fundamental rights to uphold sexual and gender minority rights?
  • 52.9% Yes
Bolivia
Ipsos CIESMORI (2024, ipsosciesmori.com)Transgender people should be protected from discrimination in employment, housing, and access to businesses such as restaurants and stores.
  • 61% Agree
  • 17% Disagree
Estonia
Estonian Human Rights Centre (2023, humanrights.ee)Attitudes towards LGBT topics in Estonia
  • 56% of Estonians consider homosexuality completely or somewhat acceptable
United States
GLAAD (2023, glaad.org)Acceptance of LGBTQ Rights Among Non-LGBTQ People
  • 84% Support equal LGBTQ rights
Japan
Asahi Shimbun (2023, asahi.com)Support for Same-Sex Marriage
  • 72% of voters support the legalization of gay marriage
  • 18% do not support it
Estonia
Estonian Human Rights Centre (2023, humanrights.ee)Support for Marriage Equality
  • 53% of Estonians support marriage equality
Philippines
Social Weather Stations (2023, sws.org.ph)Public Trust of Gays and Lesbians
  • 79% of Filipinos agree that gays and lesbians are just as trustworthy as any other Filipino
United States
Gallup (2023, news.gallup.com)Do you think marriages between same-sex couples should or should not be recognized by the law as valid, with the same rights as traditional marriages?
  • 71% Should be valid
  • 28% Should not be valid
United Kingdom
YouGov (2023, yougov.co.uk)Support for Same-Sex Marriage (June)
  • 78% Support
  • 14% Oppose
  • 8% Don't Know
United Kingdom
YouGov (2023, yougov.co.uk)Support for Same-Sex Marriage (May)
  • 73% Support
  • 16% Oppose
  • 10% Don't Know
United Kingdom
YouGov (2023, yougov.co.uk)Support for Same-Sex Marriage (March)
  • 73% Support
  • 17% Oppose
  • 10% Don't Know
United Kingdom
YouGov (2023, yougov.co.uk)Support for Same-Sex Marriage (January)
  • 77% Support
  • 15% Oppose

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