Number of same-sex civil partners in Italy 2019, by gender
In January 2019, 8.3 thousand men in Italy were in a same-sex civil partnership. On the other hand, the number of women in a same-sex civil partnership was way lower, adding up to 3.6 thousand.
In Italy, civil unions have been legally recognized in 2016. In 2018, a survey conducted among the Italian population show that about four in ten respondents considered the law as an important step for the equality of rights of same-sex couples.
In Italy, civil unions have been legally recognized in 2016. In 2018, a survey conducted among the Italian population show that about four in ten respondents considered the law as an important step for the equality of rights of same-sex couples.
