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

Is homosexuality legal in Panama?

Yes. Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised in 2008.

The age of consent is 18, regardless of sexuality.

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

No. There are no protections against discrimination on the basis of sexuality.

Is there Marriage Equality in Panama?

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

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Panama?

Panama is a socially conservative country.

Panama was the last Spanish-speaking country in the Americas to overturn its anti-sodomy law.