Gay Marriage
48%
As of February 2012
| Date | Oppose Same-Sex Marriage | Favor Same-Sex Marriage |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 65 | 27 |
| 2001 | 57 | 35 |
| 2003 | 58 | 33 |
| 2004 | 60 | 31 |
| 2005 | 53 | 36 |
| 2006 | 55 | 33 |
| 2007 | 54 | 37 |
| 2008 | 51 | 39 |
| 2009 | 54 | 37 |
| 2010 | 48 | 42 |
| 2011 | 45 | 46 |
| 2012 | 43 | 48 |
The public has gradually become more supportive of granting legal recognition to same-sex marriages over the past 15 years, with support increasing more steeply in recent years. Currently, 48% favor same-sex marriage, while 43% oppose. Read more
