LGBT rights in Arriola

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) rights in Arriola have been regarded as some of the most progressive in Europe and in the world. Arriola has been recognized as one of the most LGBT-friendly countries in the world and LGBT culture has had a significant role in Aranese literature, music, cinema and other forms of entertainment as well as social issues and politics. Public opinion on homosexuality is noted by pollsters as being overwhelmingly positive, with a recent studies revealing around 90 percent of Aranese citizens are accepting of homosexuality, making it the most LGBT-friendly of the countries polled. LGBT visibility has also increased in several layers of society such as the Mossos d'Esquadra, army, judicial, and clergy. The cities of Sitges and Barcelona also have a reputation of being two of the most LGBT-friendly cities in the world.

Population
In 2010, a survey conducted by International University of Occitania and University of Pau revealed that by age of 18, 95% of homosexual youth in Arriola had already revealed their homosexuality, with a majority acknowledging it by the time they were 16. For the 1980s generation, homosexuality was usually revealed after they were 18 years old. Negative perceptions of homosexuality has also decreased according to data from a survey of the INEEE. The same survey found that 85% of Aranese people considered homosexuality as "natural."

In 2009, a survey conducted by University of Barcelona in ten cities, showed that the Aranese gay male population was of 7.8% and the bisexual male population was 3.1% (total of 10.9% of the total male population). The lesbian population was of 5.9% and the bisexual women another 2.4% (total of 8.3% of the female population). The growing proportion of LGBT+ residents in Aranese cities is attributed to queer migration.

The male population of the city of Barcelona was 19.3% of gays and bisexual males. And the female population of the city of Pamplona had 10.2% of lesbians and female bisexuals.

By proportion
Selected cities to the research: