Compare LGBT Rights in Sweden

Equality Index ?
75 / 100
Legal Index ?
85 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?
66 / 100
Homosexual activityLegal
Since 1944
Same-sex marriageLegal
Since 2009
Censorship of LGBT issuesNo censorship
Right to change legal genderLegal, no restrictions
Since 2025
Gender-affirming careLegal, but restricted for minors
Since 2022
Legal recognition of non-binary genderNot legally recognized
Hate crime protectionsSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2019
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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