Ipsos Survey: Global Attitudes Toward LGBT+ Rights Stabilize, Country Differences Persist
Ipsos' 2026 Global LGBT+ Pride Survey indicates a stabilization in attitudes toward LGBT+ rights across 26 countries, with significant variations between nations remaining evident.
Market research firm Ipsos has released its 2026 Global LGBT+ Pride Survey, revealing that attitudes toward LGBT+ rights have stabilized across 26 surveyed countries. The report, however, underscores persistent and significant differences in public opinion from one nation to another.
Globally, majorities in the surveyed countries continue to support legislation prohibiting discrimination against LGBT+ individuals in employment, education, housing, and social services. Support levels, however, vary widely, with Spain (70%) and Thailand (69%) showing the highest levels of support, while Türkiye (30%) and South Korea (31%) report the lowest.
Support for same-sex marriage remains a cornerstone of acceptance, particularly in European nations like the Netherlands (80%), Spain (74%), and Sweden (73%). In contrast, countries such as Poland (33%) and Türkiye (16%) show considerably lower support. Corporate promotion of LGBT+ equality garners an average global support of 42%, a slight increase from the previous year but a notable decrease compared to five years ago.
The report also highlights that approximately 30% of people support increased representation of LGBT+ characters in media. Regarding transgender rights, there is widespread agreement that transgender individuals face discrimination. However, opinions diverge on specific policy matters, such as access to single-sex facilities and participation in sports based on gender identity. Support for transgender athletes competing based on their gender identity stands at just 22%, with a majority opposing it.