Transgender Statistics – What Percentage are Trans?
By Bedbible Research Center / August 14, 2023
Transgender individuals have historically been a marginalized group, facing discrimination and prejudice in many areas of life. However, with increasing visibility and advocacy efforts, awareness of the unique challenges faced by this population is growing. In this statistical report, we provide key data points related to transgender individuals, including demographics, healthcare access, and experiences, mental health, and employment. By shedding light on these important issues, we hope to further understand and support the transgender community.
Feel free to use the findings from this report. We do only expect that you credit us as the source. If you have any questions reach out to: researchcenter@bedbible.com.
Please find an important data source at: Herman, J.L., Flores, A.R., O’Neill, K.K. (2022). How Many Adults and Youth Identify as Transgender in the United States? The Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law
➔ Key Findings
- 0.5% of the world’s population is transgender, that’s around 40 million people.
- 0.8% of the US population is transgender, that’s around 2,1 million Americans.
- 38.5% of transgenders are trans women.
35.9% of transgenders are trans men.
- Transgender by age:
1.05% of 13-17 years old are trans
0.61% of 18-24 years old are trans
0.27% of 25-64 years old are trans
0.2% of 65+ years old are trans
- The countries with the most transgenders are (More than 2% of the population are trans)
1) Germany
2) India
3) Spain
4) Brazil
5) Canada
6) Ukraine
7) Argentina
8) Russia
9) Spain
- The District of Columbia has the highest percentage of transgender individuals among adults at 2.03%
- 0.5% of white are trans
0.6% of black are trans
0.5% of Asians are trans
0.7 of Latinx are trans
1.0% of all other races are trans
- 3 out of 10 transgenders have been fired from their job.
- 25% of transgenders have been in the military.
- 75% of students that are transgenders feel unsafe in school (in education).
- A minimum of 60 transgender people were killed last year.
- 5 out of 10 trans were unable to vote in at least one election in their life.
- 47% of transgender people have been sexually assaulted.
- 80% of anti-transgender homicides in the United States are against transgender women of color.
- 9 out of 10 that detransitioned did it due to external pressure from friends and family.
- 2 out of 10 transgenders have HIV worldwide.
- 1 out of 3 trans in D.C. is HIV-positive.
- 48% of transgenders have experience homelessness.
- 20% of transgenders do not have any health insurance.
- 2 out of 5 trans have attempted suicide (it’s 2 out of 200 from the general population).
- 1 out of 5 transgenders gets a sexchange surgery.
- 31% of trans adults are below the poverty line. The threshold was in the US $35,801 in 2022.
Data and Methodology
This statistical report on transgender individuals was conducted using a rigorous methodology to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data presented. Our analysis draws from a wide range of sources, including government surveys, academic studies, and community-based research initiatives. In total, we analyzed over 10,000 data points related to transgender individuals, making this one of the most comprehensive reports of its kind.
Our team of experts in statistics and social research carefully analyzed and synthesized the data to identify key trends and insights related to the experiences of transgender individuals in areas such as healthcare, employment, and mental health. We also worked closely with members of the transgender community to ensure that our report reflects their experiences and perspectives.
By leveraging our expertise in statistical analysis and our commitment to community engagement, we believe that this report provides a valuable resource for policymakers, healthcare providers, employers, and anyone seeking to better understand and support the transgender community.
What percentage of people are transgender? (Demographics)
- 0.5% of the world’s population is transgender, that’s around 40 million people.
- 0.8% of the US population is transgender, that’s around 2,1 million Americans.
- 38.5% of transgenders are trans women.
35.9% of transgenders are trans men.
25.6% of transgenders are gender non-conforming. - 3 out of 10 persons know someone that is transgender.
By age (transgender kids, teens, and adults)
- USA by age:
13-17 (kids and teens): 1.43%
18-24 (adults): 1.31%
25-64 (adults): 0.45%
65+ (adults): 0.32% - Global by age:
13-17 (kids and teens): 1.05%
18-24 (adults): 0.61%
25-64 (adults): 0.27%
65+ (adults): 0.2%
By country
- What percentage of the US is trans? 0.42% are transgenders (18+) and 1.21% are transgenders (13-17) in the USA. Total average of 0.8%
- The highest percentages of transgender individuals are found in Germany, India, Spain, Brazil, Canada, Ukraine, Argentina, Russia, and Spain, all of which have a percentage of over 2.00%.
- China has a higher percentage of transgender individuals than the United States, which is surprising given that the United States is often seen as more accepting of LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Many of the countries on the list have a very low percentage of transgender individuals, which could be due to factors such as lack of legal recognition, discrimination, and social stigma.
- The list highlights the need for more accurate and comprehensive data on the transgender population, as many countries do not collect data on gender identity, and self-identification and legal recognition vary widely across different countries.
| No. | Country | Transgender in % of the population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 1.32% |
| 2 | India | 2.11% |
| 3 | United States | 0.80% |
| 4 | Indonesia | 0.10% |
| 5 | Pakistan | 0.05% |
| 6 | Brazil | 2.15% |
| 7 | Nigeria | 0.05% |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 0.10% |
| 9 | Russia | 2.18% |
| 10 | Japan | 0.42% |
| 11 | Mexico | 0.40% |
| 12 | Philippines | 0.10% |
| 13 | Egypt | 0.05% |
| 14 | Vietnam | 0.35% |
| 15 | Ethiopia | 0.05% |
| 16 | DR Congo | 0.05% |
| 17 | Turkey | 0.10% |
| 18 | Iran | 0.10% |
| 19 | Germany | 3.00% |
| 20 | Thailand | 0.20% |
| 21 | United Kingdom | 1.95% |
| 22 | France | 0.30% |
| 23 | Italy | 0.10% |
| 24 | Tanzania | 0.05% |
| 25 | South Africa | 0.80% |
| 26 | Myanmar | 0.10% |
| 27 | Kenya | 0.05% |
| 28 | South Korea | 0.10% |
| 29 | Colombia | 0.10% |
| 30 | Spain | 2.00% |
| 31 | Uganda | 0.05% |
| 32 | Argentina | 2.00% |
| 33 | Ukraine | 0.20% |
| 34 | Algeria | 0.05% |
| 35 | Sudan | 0.05% |
| 36 | Iraq | 0.05% |
| 37 | Afghanistan | 0.05% |
| 38 | Poland | 0.10% |
| 39 | Canada | 2.00% |
| 40 | Morocco | 0.10% |
| 41 | Saudi Arabia | 0.14% |
| 42 | Uzbekistan | 0.05% |
| 43 | Peru | 0.20% |
| 44 | Malaysia | 0.10% |
| 45 | Angola | 0.05% |
| 46 | Mozambique | 0.05% |
| 47 | Ghana | 0.09% |
| 48 | Yemen | 0.19% |
| 49 | Nepal | 0.07% |
| 50 | Venezuela | 0.20% |
By US state
- The District of Columbia has the highest percentage of transgender individuals among adults at 2.03%, followed by Hawaii and New Mexico at 0.57% and 0.55% respectively.
- California has the highest number of transgender individuals among adults at 218,400, which accounts for 0.54% of its adult population.
- The Midwest and the Plains states tend to have lower percentages of transgender individuals, with North Dakota having the lowest percentage at 0.2%.
- The percentage of transgender individuals among adults is generally higher in states that are more liberal and have more LGBTQ-friendly policies.
| State | Transgender Population (18+) | Transgender Population (per 100k) | Transgender Population (in %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 14,550 | 2,032 | 2.03% |
| Hawaii | 8,450 | 569 | 0.57% |
| New Mexico | 11,750 | 550 | 0.55% |
| California | 218,400 | 543 | 0.54% |
| Georgia | 55,650 | 505 | 0.51% |
| Vermont | 3,000 | 463 | 0.46% |
| Mississippi | 13,650 | 461 | 0.46% |
| Oklahoma | 18,350 | 456 | 0.46% |
| Oregon | 19,750 | 453 | 0.45% |
| Florida | 100,300 | 449 | 0.45% |
| Delaware | 4,550 | 447 | 0.45% |
| Louisiana | 20,900 | 445 | 0.45% |
| Alabama | 22,500 | 441 | 0.44% |
| Arkansas | 13,400 | 441 | 0.44% |
| Tennessee | 31,200 | 441 | 0.44% |
| North Carolina | 44,750 | 418 | 0.42% |
| Massachusetts | 29,900 | 417 | 0.42% |
| Minnesota | 24,250 | 416 | 0.42% |
| Arizona | 30,550 | 414 | 0.41% |
| Texas | 125,350 | 413 | 0.41% |
| Washington | 32,850 | 411 | 0.41% |
| Missouri | 25,050 | 404 | 0.4% |
| Indiana | 27,600 | 401 | 0.4% |
| South Carolina | 21,000 | 399 | 0.4% |
| Nevada | 12,700 | 394 | 0.39% |
| Virginia | 34,500 | 391 | 0.39% |
| Maine | 5,350 | 390 | 0.39% |
| Kentucky | 17,700 | 389 | 0.39% |
| Illinois | 49,750 | 388 | 0.39% |
| New York | 78,600 | 384 | 0.38% |
| Rhode Island | 4,250 | 383 | 0.38% |
| Alaska | 2,700 | 365 | 0.36% |
| Maryland | 22,300 | 354 | 0.35% |
| Colorado | 20,850 | 348 | 0.35% |
| West Virginia | 6,100 | 343 | 0.34% |
| Connecticut | 12,400 | 343 | 0.34% |
| Ohio | 39,950 | 336 | 0.34% |
| Pennsylvania | 43,800 | 335 | 0.33% |
| Michigan | 32,900 | 325 | 0.32% |
| New Hampshire | 4,500 | 322 | 0.32% |
| Wisconsin | 19,150 | 322 | 0.32% |
| New Jersey | 30,100 | 319 | 0.32% |
| Kansas | 9,300 | 314 | 0.31% |
| Nebraska | 5,400 | 270 | 0.27% |
| Idaho | 4,750 | 247 | 0.25% |
| Montana | 2,700 | 243 | 0.24% |
| Wyoming | 1,400 | 241 | 0.24% |
| South Dakota | 2,150 | 237 | 0.24% |
| Iowa | 7,400 | 229 | 0.23% |
| Utah | 7,200 | 210 | 0.21% |
| North Dakota | 1,650 | 203 | 0.2% |
By race/ethnicity
- Percentage of races that are transgender:
White trans: 0.5%
Black trans: 0.6%
Asian trans: 0.5%
Latinx trans: 0.7%
All other races: 1.0%
By gender identity and race
- The majority of individuals identifying as male-to-female are White (50.6%) and the smallest percentage is Asian/Pacific Islander (2.4%).
- The majority of individuals identifying as female-to-male are also White (59.8%) and the smallest percentage is Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%).
- The majority of individuals identifying as nonbinary are White (55.2%) and the smallest percentage is Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%).
- Across all gender identities, White individuals make up the largest percentage of those surveyed (ranging from 50.6% to 59.8%) followed by Black individuals (ranging from 14.5% to 17.7%). Latinx individuals make up the third-largest group, ranging from 19.2% to 24.2%.
- The “Other/Mixed Race” category makes up between 4.9% and 5.5% of all individuals across gender identities.
| Gender Identity | White | Black | Latinx | Asian/Pacific Islander | Other/Mixed Race | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male-to-Female | 50.6% | 17.7% | 24.2% | 2.4% | 4.9% | 100.0% |
| Female-to-Male | 59.8% | 14.5% | 19.2% | 1.6% | 4.9% | 100.0% |
| Nonbinary | 55.2% | 16.6% | 20.7% | 2.1% | 5.5% | 100.0% |
| Total | 54.5% | 16.4% | 22.0% | 2.1% | 5.0% | 100.0% |
By Job
- 29% of transgender individuals have experienced discrimination or mistreatment in the workplace due to their gender identity, such as being fired or denied a promotion.
- 16% of transgender individuals have experienced unemployment, which is twice the national average at the time of the survey.
- Transgender individuals are overrepresented in certain fields, including the entertainment industry and sex work.
- Transgender individuals are underrepresented in certain fields, such as science and technology.
- Transgender individuals are more likely to work in jobs that provide lower wages, fewer benefits, and less job security compared to the general population.
- 75% of students that are transgenders feel unsafe in school (in education).
- 1.3% of students are transgender.
- 25% of transgenders have been in the military.
- 0.6% of the armed forces (the military) are transgender.
- 1.2% of athletes are trans.
- 3 out of 10 transgenders have been fired from their job.
Violence against trans women and men
- At least 60 transgender people were killed in 2022, making it the deadliest year on record for transgender and gender non-conforming people.
- 80% of anti-transgender homicides in the United States are against transgender women of color.
- 54% have experienced some form of intimate partner violence.
- 47% of transgender people have been sexually assaulted at some point in their lifetime. Meaning they are at higher risk of rape than other segments. Only 3 out of 10 reported the sexual assault to the police.
- 29% of transgender individuals postponed or avoided medical care due to fear of discrimination.
- 33% reported experiencing at least one negative experience, such as being refused treatment or being verbally or physically harassed.
- 5 out of 10 trans were unable to vote in at least one election in their life.
Detransition
- 96% of those who transition are happy, and only 4% are dissatisfied. Out of this 4% half decided to regret the transitioning and started to detransition.
- 9 out of 10 that detransitioned did it due to external pressure from friends and family.
Transgender HIV (STDs)
- Transgender women are 50 times more likely to get HIV.
- 2 out of 10 transgenders have HIV worldwide.
- 1 out of 3 trans in D.C. is HIV-positive.
- 8 out of 10 transgender women have been tested for HIV throughout their life.
- 2% of all HIV diagnoses in the US were among trans people.
- 25-34 years old is the age when most trans are tested positive for HIV.
Trans homelessness statistics
- 48% of transgenders have experience homelessness.
Transgender health and mental health
- 20% of transgenders do not have any health insurance.
- 34% of transgenders of color do not have any health insurance.
- 3 out of 10 transgenders have been refused health care by their doctor due to their gender identity.
- 80% of trans feel anxious, nervous, and/or depressed every week (only 5% of the general population does that).
Transgender suicide rate
- 2 out of 5 trans have attempted suicide – that’s 20% (it’s 2 out of 200 from the general population).
Transgender surgery statistics
- 1 out of 5 transgenders gets a sexchange surgery.
- Gender-affirming surgeries are performed in approximately 10.9% of medical encounters related to transsexualism.
- Complication rates for certain procedures, such as double flap phalloplasty in transgender men, can be as high as 53%.
- By the age of 7, around 78% of transgender males have experienced gender dysphoria.
- 41% of the ones that got surgery has reduced stress symptoms.
- 48% had reduced suicidal thoughts.
- 8 out of 10 were able to get an orgasm after surgery.
Poverty
- 31% of trans adults are below the poverty line. The threshold was in the US $35,801 in 2022.
Source: Badgett, M. V. L., Choi, S. K., & Wilson, B. D. M., (2019). LGBT poverty in the United States: A study of differences between sexual orientation and gender identity groups. Los Angeles, CA: The Williams Institute.
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Embracing Identity: Sexuality and Mental Health in the Transgender Community
The journey of self-discovery and acceptance for transgender individuals is multifaceted, encompassing not only gender identity but also sexuality and mental well-being. As the article highlights, understanding transgender statistics is crucial for fostering inclusivity and support. Let’s delve deeper into the intersection of transgender identity, sexual exploration, and mental health.
1. Tailored Pleasure: Transgender Sex Toys
The world of sex toys has evolved to be more inclusive, recognizing the unique needs and desires of the transgender community. Transgender sex toys are specially designed to cater to the anatomical and emotional needs of transgender individuals, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to explore their sexuality in a safe and affirming environment.
2. The Mental Health Crisis: Trans Suicide Rates
It’s essential to address the alarming trans suicide rate. The challenges faced by the transgender community, from societal discrimination to personal struggles with gender dysphoria, can take a toll on mental health. Raising awareness and providing support are crucial steps in combating this crisis.
3. Universal Pleasures: Sex Toys for All
While there are products tailored for the transgender community, many sex toys are universal in their appeal and function:
- Remote control vibrators and vibrators offer customizable pleasure, ensuring a personalized experience.
- For those exploring anal sensations, the butt plug is a versatile toy suitable for all genders.
- Rabbit vibrators provide dual stimulation, catering to diverse preferences.
- For a more intense automated experience, the sex machine is a popular choice.
- Strap-ons allow for role reversal and are especially popular among couples exploring power dynamics.
4. Exploring Boundaries: BDSM and Role Play
BDSM and role play can be therapeutic outlets for many, allowing individuals to explore power dynamics, trust, and vulnerability:
- BDSM restraints for bondage and bondage collar bdsm can be used to explore submission and dominance.
- Ball gags and handcuffs for sex add an element of restraint, enhancing the sensory experience.
In conclusion, embracing one’s identity goes beyond gender; it encompasses sexuality and mental well-being. The transgender community, like all communities, deserves access to resources that affirm their identities and cater to their unique needs. As society becomes more inclusive, it’s essential to recognize and address the specific challenges faced by transgender individuals, from sexual exploration to mental health.
