Is homosexuality legal in Syria?

Illegal

Same-sex sexual activity is a criminal offence.

Syria is one of 56 countries classified “Illegal” for same-sex sexual activity — 25% of the 226 with data. (Also searched as homosexuality.)

Source

Taken from: Wikipedia: LGBTQ rights by country or territory
Last checked: 15 September 2026
How it was classified: Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.

Nearby countries

Lebanon: Illegal Same-sex sexual activity is a criminal offence.
Turkey: Legal Same-sex sexual activity is legal.
Cyprus: Legal Same-sex sexual activity is legal.
Israel: Legal Same-sex sexual activity is legal.
Palestine: Legal Same-sex sexual activity is legal.
Jordan: Legal Same-sex sexual activity is legal.

Other laws in Syria

Same-Sex Marriage: Not recognized
Age of Consent: 14–15
Sex Work: Illegal
Same-Sex Adoption: Not permitted
Incest Laws: Criminal offense
Marriage Age: 18+

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