Compare LGBT Rights in Svalbard

Equality Index ?
86 / 100
Legal Index ?
85 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?Not enough data
Homosexual activityLegal
Since 1972
Same-sex marriageLegal
Since 2009
Censorship of LGBT issuesNo censorship
Right to change legal genderLegal, no restrictions
Since 2016
Gender-affirming careLegal, but restricted for minors
Since 2023
Legal recognition of non-binary genderNot legally recognized
LGBT discriminationIllegal
Since 1981
LGBT employment discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 1981
LGBT housing discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Same-sex adoptionLegal
Since 2009
Intersex infant surgeryNot banned
Serving openly in militaryLegal
Since 2001
Blood donations by MSMsBanned (6-month deferral)
Since 2024
Conversion therapyBanned
Since 2023
Equal age of consentEqual
Since 1972
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