* Surveys were conducted worldwide via telephone or face-to-face interviews depending on the country. Sample sizes most commonly ranged between 1,000 and 2,000 per country. More detailed information on methodology and survey period for each country may be found .
Citation formats
Acceptance of homosexuality in Africa 2019, by country
According to a 2019 survey, 54 percent of respondents from South Africa believed homosexuality should be accepted by society. Recognition of homosexuality in the world was highest in Western European countries, Canada and Australia. Despite Kenya ranking comparatively low in the global comparison, acceptance of people identifying as LGBTQ+ notably increased since 2002. Among the four African countries taken into consideration, the lowest degree of acceptance among interviewees was recorded in Nigeria, at seven percent.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ can support your business.
Pew Research Center. (June 24, 2020). People stating that homosexuality should be accepted by society in selected African countries as of 2019 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1227377/acceptance-of-homosexuality-in-africa/
Pew Research Center. "People stating that homosexuality should be accepted by society in selected African countries as of 2019." Chart. June 24, 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/1227377/acceptance-of-homosexuality-in-africa/
Pew Research Center. (2020). People stating that homosexuality should be accepted by society in selected African countries as of 2019. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 31, 2026. /statistics/1227377/acceptance-of-homosexuality-in-africa/
Pew Research Center. "People Stating That Homosexuality Should Be Accepted by Society in Selected African Countries as of 2019." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 24 Jun 2020, /statistics/1227377/acceptance-of-homosexuality-in-africa/
Pew Research Center, People stating that homosexuality should be accepted by society in selected African countries as of 2019 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1227377/acceptance-of-homosexuality-in-africa/ (last visited July 31, 2026)
People stating that homosexuality should be accepted by society in selected African countries as of 2019 [Graph], Pew Research Center, June 24, 2020. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1227377/acceptance-of-homosexuality-in-africa/
