What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Latvia? Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.

Is homosexuality legal in Latvia?

Yes. Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised in 1992.

The age-of-consent is 16, regardless of sexuality.

Are there anti-discrimination protections in place for LGBTQ people in Latvia?

No. There are no protections from discrimination on the grounds of sexuality.

Is there Marriage Equality in Latvia?

No. There is no legal recognition of same-sex relationships in Latvia.

Latvia’s constitution explicitly limits marriage to opposite-sex couples.

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Latvia?

Latvia is a socially conservative country. Homosexuality is generally seen as a taboo subject.

Homophobia is systemic.

There is a small LGBTQ community in Riga, the capital of Latvia.