Is same-sex marriage legal in the Maldives?
Not recognized
Same-sex unions have no legal recognition.
The Maldives is one of 82 countries classified “Not recognized” for same-sex marriage — 54% of the 152 with data. (Also searched as gay marriage.)
Source
- Last checked
- 15 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.
Nearby countries
- Sri Lanka
- Not recognized Same-sex unions have no legal recognition.
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- Marriage legal Same-sex marriage is legally performed and recognized.
- India
- Not recognized Same-sex unions have no legal recognition.
- Oman
- Not recognized Same-sex unions have no legal recognition.
- Bangladesh
- Not recognized Same-sex unions have no legal recognition.
- Nepal
- Marriage legal Same-sex marriage is legally performed and recognized.
Other laws in Maldives
- Same-Sex Activity
- Illegal
- Sex Work
- Illegal
- Pornography
- Illegal
- Marriage Age
- 18+
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