That’s according to the “LGBT Worldwide Workplace Index” released by Silver Swan Recruitment, a London-based firm that places “domestic staff for luxury properties worldwide”, on 26 June.

Rankings were based on LGBT rights, LGBT-specific employment laws, minimum and average wages, the overall unemployment rate, and the country’s LGBT placement in a gay friendliness index. The highest possible score in the Silver Swan study was 18 points.

24 out of the top 30 countries were in Europe.

LGBT Worldwide Workplace Index (total score):

1. Luxembourg (17 points)
2. Australia (16)
3. New Zealand (16)
4. Monaco (16)
5. France (15)
6. Belgium (15)
7. Netherlands (15)
8. Germany (15)
9. Switzerland (15)
10. UK (15)

The highest ranked countries outside of Europe:

18. Canada (14 points)
19. Israel (14)
21. Chile (13)
24. Mexico (13)
26. South Africa (13)
30. Columbia (13)