Compare LGBT Rights in Algeria

Equality Index ?
13 / 100
Legal Index ?
5 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?
22 / 100
Law
Homosexual activityIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Since 1966
Same-sex marriageBanned
Since 1966
Censorship of LGBT IssuesImprisonment as punishment
Right to change legal genderIllegal
Since 1966
Legal recognition of non-binary genderNot legally recognized
Since 1966
LGBT discriminationNo protections
Since 1966
LGBT employment discriminationNo protections
Since 1966
LGBT housing discriminationNo protections
Since 1966
Same-sex adoptionSingle only
Since 1966
Serving openly in militaryIllegal
Since 1966
Blood donations by MSMsBanned (indefinite deferral)
Conversion therapyNot banned
Equal age of consentN/A
Since 1966
Public Opinion
Acceptance of homosexuality (Arab countries)
(BBC News Arabic / Arab Barometer, 2018-2019)
26% Yes
74% No / Unsure / Did Not Answer
Support for same-sex marriage
(ILGA / RIWI, October 2016)
10% Yes
71% No
Support for same-sex marriage
(ILGA / RIWI, April-June 2014)
28% Yes
39% No
Justifiability of homosexuality
(World Values Survey, 2010-2014)
4% Justifiable
71% Not justifiable
Acceptance of homosexuals as neighbors
(World Values Survey, 2010-2014)
42% Did not mention homosexuals
58% Mentioned homosexuals
Justifiability of homosexuality
(World Values Survey, 2000-2004)
2% Justifiable
95% Not justifiable
Acceptance of homosexuals as neighbors
(World Values Survey, 2000-2004)
19% Did not mention homosexuals
81% Mentioned homosexuals
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