The Netherlands was the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.

As of 2023, 35 countries have legalized same-sex marriage.

Sweden was the first country to allow transgender people to legally change their gender in 1972.

Thailand has the most transgender people per capita, with an estimated 1.4 million transgender people living in the country.

Iceland has the most LGBTQ+ people per capita, with an estimated 9.1% of the population identifying as LGBTQ+.

The United States has the most LGBTQ+ rights organizations, with over 1,000 organizations working to promote LGBTQ+ rights.

The United States has the most LGBTQ+ elected officials, with over 1,000 LGBTQ+ people serving in elected office at the local, state, and federal levels.

The United States has the most LGBTQ+ businesses, with over 1 million LGBTQ+ businesses operating in the country.

The United States has the most LGBTQ+ tourism, with over 10 million LGBTQ+ tourists visiting the country each year.

The United States has the most LGBTQ+ festivals, with over 100 LGBTQ+ festivals held each year.

The United States has the most LGBTQ+ museums, with over 10 LGBTQ+ museums located across the country.

The United States has the most LGBTQ+ libraries, with over 10 LGBTQ+ libraries located across the country.

The United States has the most LGBTQ+ archives, with over 10 LGBTQ+ archives located across the country.

The United States has the most LGBTQ+ historical sites, with over 100 LGBTQ+ historical sites located across the country.

The United States has the most LGBTQ+ monuments, with over 10 LGBTQ+ monuments located across the country.