Pew Forum on Religion
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A growing number of governments around the world are considering whether to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages. More than a dozen countries currently have national laws allowing gays and lesbians to marry, mostly in Europe and the Americas. In two other countries, including the United States, some jurisdictions allow same-sex couples to wed, while others do not.
The following is a list of nations that allow same-sex marriage, either nationwide or in certain jurisdictions.
Countries That Allow Gay Marriage
| Argentina (2010) | Denmark (2012) | The Netherlands (2000) | South Africa (2006) |
| Belgium (2003) | England / Wales (2013) | New Zealand (2013) | Spain (2005) |
| Brazil (2013) | France (2013) | Norway (2009) | Sweden (2009) |
| Canada (2005) | Iceland (2010) | Portugal (2010) | Uruguay (2013) |
Countries Where Gay Marriage is Legal in Some Jurisdictions
| Mexico (2009) | United States (2003) |
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