Americans' opinion on gay or lesbian relations from 2007 to 2017

Published by Statista Research Department, May 10, 2016
This statistic shows the results of a survey among American adults, conducted annually from 2007 to 2017, regarding their opinion on the legality of gay or lesbian relations between consenting adults. In May 2017, 72 percent of the respondents stated they think gay or lesbian relations between consenting adults should be legal.

Do you think gay or lesbian relations between consenting adults should or should not be legal?

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Release date

May 2016

Region

United States

Survey time period

2007 to 2017

Number of respondents

1,011*

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

*As of 2017. The source does not provide exact numbers of respondents for previous years.

Wording prior to 2009: "Do you think homosexual relations between consenting adults should or should not be legal?"

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