Worldwide LGBTQIA+ Dollar Index
The LGBTQIA+ Worldwide Dollar in 2023 was 1.4 trillion, an increase of 11% from the previous year
Discover all gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and all groups with non-traditional gender and sexual identities, collectively known as the LGBTQIA+ community, and how they contribute financially to economies worldwide. All ages and groups across the community contribute in some way, from full-time employment to retirement incomes, discovering the significant purchase power amongst the global community.
Discover all gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and all groups with non-traditional gender and sexual identities, collectively known as the LGBTQIA+ community, and how they contribute financially to economies worldwide. All ages and groups across the community contribute in some way, from full-time employment to retirement incomes, discovering the significant purchase power amongst the global community.
Discover the DOLLAR AMOUNT THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTE to any given country…
KEY FACTS
- Countries with a high or very high equality status account for 57.8% or 812 billion of the LGBTQIA+ Dollar
- Countries with a medium-high or medium-low equality status account for 36.7% or 515.7 billion of the LGBTQIA+ Dollar
- Countries with a low or very low equality status account for just 5.5% or 77.3 billion dollars
- Countries with the death penalty in place account for 2.1% of the LGBTQIA+ Dollar at 30 billion dollars. Countries that have a death penalty and those that allow vigilantes to torture and execute LGBTQIA+ individuals account for 0.3% of 4.3 billion dollars
- The Americas holds the most significant proportion of the LGBTQIA+ Dollar at 538.4 billion dollars or 38.3%, followed by Asia at 462.9 billion dollars or 32.9% and Europe at 328.2 billion or 23.4%
- Oceania has the lowest proportion of the LGBTQIA+ Dollar at 27.2 billion dollars or 1.9%, followed by Africa at 48.3 billion dollars or 3.4%
- Countries with a high or very high equality status account for 57.8% or 812 billion of the LGBTQIA+ Dollar
- Countries with a medium-high or medium-low equality status account for 36.7% or 515.7 billion of the LGBTQIA+ Dollar
- Countries with a low or very low equality status account for 5.5% or 77.3 billion of the LGBTQIA+ Dollar
- Countries with the death penalty in place account for 2.1% of the LGBTQIA+ Dollar at 30 billion dollars. Countries that have a death penalty and those that allow vigilantes to torture and execute LGBTQIA+ individuals account for 0.3% of 4.3 billion dollars
- Countries that still classify same-sex relationships as illegal account for 6.2% of the total LGBTQIA+ dollars at 86.9 billion
- Countries that still classify same-sex relationships as illegal but do not enforce sentences account for 0.2% or 2.3 billion dollars
Want to learn more about how the LGBTQIA+ Dollar Index was calculated? Our how guide provides explanations, scoring and all calculations
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EXCEPTIONAL AND DIVERSE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY
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As the saying goes, money makes the world go around, so like with all ethnic groups, nationalities and communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals contribute to their local country and the global economy. The concept and size of the LGBTQIA+ spend have been around for many years and are often referred to as the Pink Pound or Gay Dollar. The global Pink Pound is significant and combined, in 2021, would be ranked 13 out of 190 counties, ahead of countries such as Australia ($1.3 trillion) and South Korea ($1.5 trillion).
Whether in work, retirement, or further education, LGBTQIA+ individuals of all ages contribute financially. From Paying their rent, buying food and clothing, to an annual vacation, all these transactions support a country and the world economy. The more money an individual or group has, the higher the purchase or spending power. The greater the spending power, the more influence that person or group has, especially how they are treated.
Even though there are many professionals in the LGBTQIA+ community, there are disturbing statistics concerning their treatment. It is estimated that over 40% of all homeless young adults and minors identify as LGBTQIA+, either thrown out of their homes or run away because of how they identify. With many youths homeless, some struggle to receive a basic education, affecting the rest of their lives. In some countries, transgender individuals struggle to find work due to society’s lack of acceptance of their identity, forcing some into sex work or low paid employment.
The LGBTQIA+ dollar index is based on U.S Dollars ($). It is compiled using the global population of the community and the Household Consumption Expenditure (HCE) element of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for each country worldwide. The HCE is then applied to the population estimates within the LGTBQIA+ Population Index to estimate the average spending per person by country, region, and continent. To understand how the LGBTQIA+ dollar index was created, click here to view the how it was calculated page
DISCOVER HOW WELL THE COMMUNITY ARE TREATED..
From marriages and unions to the decriminalisation of same-sex relationships, discover how well each country treats members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Updated each year, you can learn of the positive and negative developments for every country worldwide. Learn more about LGBTQIA+ Worldwide equality today
Why is the LGBTQIA+ community not taken more seriously?
The global LGBTQIA+ community is sizeable and has serious spending power; however, many were forced to hide and suppress their authentic selves through the centuries of persecution and stigmatism. Over the past 40 years, many countries worldwide have given community members equal rights and status; however, many within the community still live in hostile environments. Countries improving the legal status and protection for the community enable many to be more visible and vocal within their country and societies. However, there is still resistance and lack of acceptance among certain groups. The community’s focus is often on equal treatment and getting the same rights and benefits as heterosexual people living within that country. However, LGBTQIA+ individuals contribute to their societies, pay taxes, run businesses, and are active members of their communities and societies. Ultimately, LGBTQIA+ people should be taken more seriously
Why do some countries have more people but less spending power?
Spending power relates to how much individuals earn (average national income) and how much they will typically spend on food, housing, education and healthcare. The higher the national income and the lower the expenses, the more individuals have disposable income or income to save or spend on non-essential purchases. Wealthier nations will typically have a higher average income. Individuals living in those countries will have more disposable income or access to credit facilities to buy more. So, spending power is linked to a nation’s wealth and how much money individuals can spend on everyday expenses, savings, and non-essential items
Is the LGBTQIA+ Dollar an exact amount?
NO – the LGBTQIA+ dollar is calculated using population estimates against the national income and expenses. With no official worldwide LGBTQIA+ population census, nearly all calculations are from research or small sample sizes within a given country or region. The national income and expenses are reported by countries each year, so they are actual rather than estimations; however, the proportion or amount explicitly assigned to the LGBTQIA+ community is based on the estimated population size
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Learn more about the worldwide LGBTQIA+ dollar or spend by country name (in alphabetical order). If you want to learn more about any given country, please click on the flag, or the country name, which will open the required content in a new window
A ⇈
AFGHANISTAN |
c.366 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
ALBANIA |
c.362 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
ALGERIA |
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
AMERICAN SAMOA |
c.12 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
ANDORRA |
c.49 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
ANGOLA |
c.805 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
ANGUILLA |
c.7 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA |
c.20 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
ARGENTINA |
c.8 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
ARMENIA |
c.263 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
AUSTRALIA |
c.22 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
AUSTRIA |
c.6 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
AZERBAIJAN |
c.757 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
B ⇈
BAHAMAS, THE |
c.203 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
BAHRAIN |
c.347 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
BANGLADESH |
c.8 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
BARBADOS |
c.103 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
BELARUS |
c.925 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
BELGIUM |
c.8 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
BELIZE |
c.42 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
BENIN |
c.314 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
BERMUDA |
c.93 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
BHUTAN |
c.33 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
BOLIVIA |
c.717 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA |
c.428 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
BOTSWANA |
c.217 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
BRAZIL |
c.26 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS |
c.14 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM |
c.91 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
BULGARIA |
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
BURKINA FASO |
c.314 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
BURUNDI |
c.87 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
C ⇈
CAMBODIA |
c.718 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
CAMEROON |
c.873 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
CANADA |
c.29 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
CAPE VERDE (CABO VERDE) |
c.32 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
CARIBBEAN NETHERLANDS |
c.10 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
CAYMAN ISLANDS |
c.83 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC |
c.58 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
CHAD |
c.271 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
CHANNEL ISLANDS |
c.140 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
CHILE |
c.5 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
CHINA |
c.180 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
COLOMBIA |
c.6 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
COMOROS |
c.35 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
CONGO, D.REP |
c.964 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
CONGO, REP |
c.143 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
COOK ISLANDS |
c.3 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
COSTA RICA |
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
CROATIA |
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
CUBA |
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
CYPRUS |
c.445 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
CZECH REPUBLIC (CZECHIA) |
c.3 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
D E F ⇈
DENMARK |
c.5 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
DJIBOUTI |
c.60 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
DOMINICA |
c.11 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC |
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
EAST TIMOR (TIMOR-LESTE) |
c.29 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
ECUADOR |
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
EGYPT |
c.10 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
EL SALVADOR |
c.633 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
EQUATORIAL GUINEA |
c.195 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
ERITREA |
c.42 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
ESTONIA |
c.473 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
ETHIOPIA |
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
FALKLAND ISLANDS (LAS MALVINAS) |
c.2 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
FIJI |
c.94 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
FINLAND |
c.4 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
FRANCE |
c.41 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
FRENCH GUIANA |
c.132 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
FRENCH POLYNESIA |
c.104 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
G ⇈
GABON |
c.178 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
GAMBIA, THE |
c.47 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
GEORGIA |
c.393 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
GERMANY |
c.55 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
GHANA |
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
GIBRALTAR |
c.52 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
GREECE |
c.4 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
GREENLAND |
c.31 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
GRENADA |
c.22 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
GUADELOUPE |
c.174 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
GUAM |
c.100 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
GUATEMALA |
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
GUINEA |
c.249 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
GUINEA-BISSAU |
c.38 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
GUYANA |
c.134 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
H I J ⇈
HAITI |
c.489 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
HONDURAS |
c.638 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
HONG KONG |
c.6 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
HUNGARY |
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
ICELAND |
c.348 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
INDIA |
c.50 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
INDONESIA |
c.17 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF |
c.7 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
IRAQ |
c.3 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
IRELAND |
c.3 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
ISLE OF MAN |
c.82221 thousand (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
ISRAEL |
c.6 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
ITALY |
c.32 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
IVORY COAST (COTE D’IVOIRE) |
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
JAMAICA |
c.333 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
JAPAN |
c.70 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
JORDAN |
c.930 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
K L ⇈
KAZAKHSTAN |
c.3 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
KENYA |
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
KIRIBATI |
c.5 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
KOREA, NORTH (D.REP) |
c.278 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
KOREA, SOUTH (REP) |
c.22 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
KOSOVO, REPUBLIC OF |
c.206 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
KUWAIT |
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
KYRGYZSTAN |
c.196 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
LAOS |
c.259 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
LATVIA |
c.600 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
LEBANON |
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
LESOTHO |
c.51 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
LIBERIA |
c.37 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
LIBYA |
c.377 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
LIECHTENSTEIN |
c.87 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
LITHUANIA |
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
LUXEMBOURG |
c.683 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
M ⇈
MACAU |
c.337 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
MADAGASCAR |
c.283 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
MALAWI |
c.336 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
MALAYSIA |
c.6 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
MALDIVES |
c.54 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
MALI |
c.370 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
MALTA |
c.197 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
MARSHALL ISLANDS |
c.4 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
MARTINIQUE |
c.189 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
MAURITANIA |
c.131 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
MAURITIUS |
c.222 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
MAYOTTE |
c.53 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
MEXICO |
c.22 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
MICRONESIA, F.S |
c.7 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
MOLDOVA |
c.296 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
MONACO |
c.119 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
MONGOLIA |
c.208 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
MONTENEGRO |
c.113 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
MOROCCO |
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
MOZAMBIQUE |
c.286 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
MYANMAR |
c.818 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
N ⇈
NAMIBIA |
c.244 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
NAURU |
c.3 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
NEPAL |
c.802 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
NETHERLANDS |
c.11 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES |
c.48 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
NEW CALEDONIA |
c.173 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
NEW ZEALAND |
c.4 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
NICARAGUA |
c.276 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
NIGER |
c.284 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
NIGERIA |
c.7 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
NIUE |
c.409 thousand (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
NORTH MACEDONIA |
c.241 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS |
c.21 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
NORWAY |
c.5 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
O P Q ⇈
OMAN |
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
PAKISTAN |
c.8 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
PALAU |
c.5 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
PALESTINE, STATE OF |
c.418 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
PANAMA |
c.832 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
PAPUA NEW GUINEA |
c.414 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
PARAGUAY |
c.667 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
PERU |
c.4 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
PHILIPPINES |
c.8 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
PITCAIRN ISLANDS |
c.2 thousand (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
POLAND |
c.10 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
PORTUGAL |
c.4 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
PUERTO RICO |
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
QATAR |
c.947 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
R S ⇈
REUNION |
c.404 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
ROMANIA |
c.5 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
RUSSIA |
c.24 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
RWANDA |
c.212 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SAINT BARTHELEMY (BARTS) |
c.4 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SAINT HELENA |
c.550 thousand (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS |
c.15 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SAINT LUCIA |
c.35 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SAINT MARTIN (DUTCH) |
c.21 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SAINT MARTIN (FRENCH) |
c.10 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SAINT PIERRE AND MIQUELON |
c.3 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES |
c.18 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SAMOA |
c.19 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SAN MARINO |
c.16 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE |
c.12 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SAUDI ARABIA |
c.9 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SENEGAL |
c.503 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SERBIA |
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SEYCHELLES |
c.22 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SIERRA LEONE |
c.119 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SINGAPORE |
c.3 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SLOVAKIA |
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SLOVENIA |
c.833 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SOLOMON ISLANDS |
c.27 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SOMALIA |
c.283 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SOUTH AFRICA |
c.7 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SOUTH SUDAN |
c.75 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SPAIN |
c.21 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SRI LANKA |
c.2 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SUDAN |
c.828 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SURINAME |
c.42 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SWAZILAND (ESWATINI) |
c.79 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SWEDEN |
c.7 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SWITZERLAND |
c.11 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
SYRIA |
c.311 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
T ⇈
TAIWAN |
c.13 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
TAJIKISTAN |
c.184 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
TANZANIA |
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
THAILAND |
c.7 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
TOGO |
c.156 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
TOKELAU |
c.164 thousand (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
TONGA |
c.14 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO |
c.405 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
TUNISIA |
c.910 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
TURKEY (TURKIYE) |
c.12 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
TURKMENISTAN |
c.157 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS |
c.10 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
TUVALU |
c.965 thousand (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
U V W X Y Z ⇈
UGANDA |
c.805 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
UKRAINE |
c.4 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE) |
c.4 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
UNITED KINGDOM (UK) |
c.50 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA) |
c.420 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
URUGUAY |
c.920 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
US VIRGIN ISLANDS |
c.71 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
UZBEKISTAN |
c.1 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
VANUATU |
c.17 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
VATICAN CITY (HOLY SEE) |
c.6 thousand (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
VENEZUELA |
c.3 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
VIETNAM |
c.5 billion (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
WALLIS AND FUTUNA |
c.3 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
YEMEN |
c.271 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
ZAMBIA |
c.222 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
ZIMBABWE |
c.478 million (estimated LGBTQIA+ Dollar 2023)
LGBTQIA+ Dollar by Equality Status
The total estimated amount the LGBTQIA+ community have added to the global economy in 2023, scored by how well they are treated
$352.1 billion
Very High
$459.9 billion
High
$252.3 billion
Medium-High
$263.4 billion
Medium-Low
$44.1 billion
Low
$33.2 billion
Very-Low
$30 billion
(2%) in countries with the Death Penalty
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To keep up to date, we will typically update all of our community indices in the first quarter of every year (before March) to keep a consistent position. Should a landmark event occur, we would endeavour to change all relevant indices as quickly as possible.
When reviewing data, it is crucial to understand what it represents, whether it reflects the world and the experience of all those affected. Changes within any given country or region are not restricted to a specific month of the year or even are automatically triggered. Change, especially concerning equality, gender recognition, same-sex marriages and the status of gay conversion therapy, often takes work. Typically by many large groups of dedicated and focused individuals advocating and fighting for justice for positive change within their local communities.
The indices have been created to help you understand the world around you; however, engaging with your global community is essential. It is vital, especially if you are familiar with your desired destination. By reaching out and communicating with other members of the LGBTQIA+ community, you can establish critical details. It only takes a small amount of effort in locating people from or those who have already visited your particular destination for advice. Engaging on social media and Gayther’s networking platform, Gayther Affinity, can help you connect with the global LGBTQIA+ community.
When reviewing data, it is crucial to understand what it represents, whether it reflects the world and the experience of all those affected. Changes within any given country or region are not restricted to a specific month of the year or even are automatically triggered. Change, especially concerning equality, gender recognition, same-sex marriages and the status of gay conversion therapy, often takes work. Typically by many large groups of dedicated and focused individuals advocating and fighting for justice for positive change within their local communities.
The indices have been created to help you understand the world around you; however, engaging with your global community is essential. It is vital, especially if you are familiar with your desired destination. By reaching out and communicating with other members of the LGBTQIA+ community, you can establish critical details. It only takes a small amount of effort in locating people from or those who have already visited your particular destination for advice. Engaging on social media and Gayther’s networking platform, Gayther Affinity, can help you connect with the global LGBTQIA+ community.
Last Updated: March 31, 2023
TAKING PRIDE IN YOU
Acceptance and coming to terms with a part of what makes you can be challenging for many people. The Gayther pride in series is about celebrating all things relating to sexualities, gender identities and special groups. Showcasing the exceptional people, interesting facts and ways to connect with those unique communities, all designed to help and promote pride in LGBTQIA+ identities
Quickly find all the information you need when planning a trip. Home to over 600 detailed country and regional guides, including a wide range of general information as well as dedicated LGBTQIA+ specific details
Search over 900 unique weather locations using the fun and interactive weather tool. Discover the best time to travel to a specific area, when is it the hottest, when is the least chance of rain or when it might snow
Planning a trip takes time and effort. Deciding where to go and how to get there can be a challenge. The interactive travel tool is home to thousands of airports, trains, buses and ports worldwide
Gayther Affinity is a private platform for the global LGBTQIA+ community. A space that gives you the freedom to be yourself. Helping you communicate with and connect to people similar to yourself. People from around the world from all age groups and backgrounds. Signup for your free Affinity account today
Gayther...your community resources
Three dedicated websites offer various tools, services, guides, and much more. Free tools and services tailored toward all groups within the global LGBTQIA+ community
The big directory comprises fourteen groups and over one thousand categories, from travel accommodation to home maintenance
There are thousands of events taking place, it is not always easy to know what is going on and when, Gayther can help
The Care Providers and Services directory lists businesses and services that are inclusive and welcoming to all
There are millions of non-profit organisations, advice services, and support groups worldwide, all designed to help you
The RM Directory is designed to showcase organisations and services experienced in assisting those seeking refuge or relocating. Whether a refugee who is forced to leave home due to war or a migrant seeking out better living conditions, the RM Directory can help
RESOURCES TO HELP YOUR FRIENDS, FOLLOWERS, CUSTOMERS…
With over one thousand data points relating to weather stations worldwide, hundreds of LGBTQIA+ country and state travel guides, as well as community-related articles, fun and games, there is something for everyone on Gayther. Help your friends, followers or customers by including a badge or any one of the hundreds of colourful QR Codes within your newsletter, blog, vlog or website to direct them to resources that relate directly to you or your business or service. Discover QR Codes and Gayther Badges today
Discover more about the extensive tools, services and guides available on Gayther. From country and regional guides to LGBTQIA+ community resources, learn more about all that Gayther has to offer
Planning a trip? Gayther provides extensive country guides for every country across the globe
Find the information you need quickly with the wide range of guides available on Gayther
Be inspired and have some fun, with a wide range of articles, personality tests, quizzes and crosswords on offer
Discover more about sexuality, from the various identities to inspiring content and information
Discover more about the unique and diverse gender identities within the LGBTQIA+ community
Discover more about the special groups and the people and organisations supporting and helping the LGBTQIA+ community
Not sure what you are looking for? There are many ways to find what you need quickly; the search section provides links to the many search services
Impress your friends with key facts and keep updated on the latest developments and trends within the community
Discover Gayther Trinary, three unique services focused on the different aspects and requirements of the LGBTQIA+ community
NOTES
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The LGBTQIA+ Worldwide dollar index is based on conservative estimates relating to the global community’s size, applied to the total population recorded in 2021. We cannot accurately confirm the actual number of LGBTQIA+ individuals living within any given country. There are no official censuses that focus specifically on sexual orientations or gender identities; therefore, the volumes are based on reasonable estimates. We acknowledge that the actual size may be higher or lower than our estimates in certain countries. The index is a global index and will include countries where identifying as LGBTQIA+ is considered illegal or where the individual is likely to be persecuted. The estimates are applied to the entire world population. The index is for illustration purposes only and is not a census or tool to single out or isolate a proportion of any given country’s population. Though we endeavour to keep all information across the site updated, we do not provide any guarantees to the accuracy and completeness of any information displayed. This page may contain external links to third party websites; Gayther provides these links for your convenience and does not endorse, warrant or recommend any particular products or services. By clicking on any external links, you will leave Gayther and be taken to the third-party website, which you do so at your own risk and by accessing the site, you will be required to comply with the external third party’s terms and conditions of use and privacy policies
- The index has been compiled and is correct as of Mar 31, 2023
- The index has been compiled using population information from the U.S. Census Bureau |International Programs | International Database and the GDP related information from the United Nations – National Accounts – Analysis of Main Aggregates (AMA)
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The LGBTQIA+ Worldwide dollar index is based on conservative estimates relating to the global community’s size, applied to the total population recorded in 2021. We cannot accurately confirm the actual number of LGBTQIA+ individuals living within any given country. There are no official censuses that focus specifically on sexual orientations or gender identities; therefore, the volumes are based on reasonable estimates. We acknowledge that the actual size may be higher or lower than our estimates in certain countries. The index is a global index and will include countries where identifying as LGBTQIA+ is considered illegal or where the individual is likely to be persecuted. The estimates are applied to the entire world population. The index is for illustration purposes only and is not a census or tool to single out or isolate a proportion of any given country’s population. Though we endeavour to keep all information across the site updated, we do not provide any guarantees to the accuracy and completeness of any information displayed. This page may contain external links to third party websites; Gayther provides these links for your convenience and does not endorse, warrant or recommend any particular products or services. By clicking on any external links, you will leave Gayther and be taken to the third-party website, which you do so at your own risk and by accessing the site, you will be required to comply with the external third party’s terms and conditions of use and privacy policies
