A recent study developed by MouseNotifier, a Disney dining alert software, has ranked 203 countries based on their LGBTQ+ rights and safety.

This comprehensive report highlights the most LGBTQ-friendly destinations using five key factors, including legalized same-sex marriage, LGBTQ+ worker protections, and the criminalization of LGBTQ+ acts.

Key Findings

• Sweden ranks #1 with strong protections, including legalized same-sex marriage and hate crime laws.
• Canada and the Netherlands also lead due to favorable worker protections and public acceptance.
• The index highlights not just legal rights but also public attitudes, measured through the Gallup World Poll.
• Countries with laws criminalizing LGBTQ+ acts faced significant score penalties, reflecting ongoing risks in those areas.

15 Safest Countries For LGBTQ Travelers in 2024

Rank	Country		Same-Sex Marriage	Gay Worker Protections	Criminalization of Hate-Based Violence	Gallup World Poll	Illegal LGBTQ+ Acts	Total Score
1	Sweden		Legal	Yes	Hate Crimes	76-100%	No	356
2	Canada		Legal	Yes	Hate Crimes	76-100%	No	350
3	Netherlands		Legal	Yes	Incitement	76-100%	No	346
4	Norway		Legal	Yes	Hate Crimes	76-100%	No	343
5	Malta		Legal	Yes	Hate Crimes	76-100%	No	331
6	United Kingdom		Legal	Yes	Hate Crimes	76-100%	No	330
7	Spain		Legal	Yes	Hate Crimes	76-100%	No	329
8	Portugal		Legal	Yes	Hate Crimes	51-75%	No	320
9	Denmark		Legal	Yes	Hate Crimes	76-100%	No	316
10	Belgium		Legal	Yes	Hate Crimes	76-100%	No	315
11	Switzerland		Legal	Yes	Incitement	76-100%	No	311
12	Iceland		Legal	Yes	Incitement	76-100%	No	303
13	France		Legal	Yes	Hate Crimes	76-100%	No	301
14	Ireland		Legal	Yes	Incitement	76-100%	No	293
15	Luxembourg		Legal	Yes	Incitement	76-100%	No	290

Methodology: The study analyzed 203 countries using five factors: legalized same-sex marriage, LGBTQ+ worker protections, criminalization of hate-based violence, Gallup World Poll data, and the presence of laws criminalizing LGBTQ+ acts. Countries were scored based on these factors, with penalties applied for harmful laws.