Roughly 1.3% to 1.9% of U.S. adults identify as transgender, totaling approximately 2.3 million people.
Transgender individuals have diverse sexual orientations: 28% identify as gay or lesbian, 53% as bisexual, and 8% as straight. 2. Social Acceptance and Cultural Climate
While general acceptance has increased globally since 1980, polarization is increasing—the most accepting countries are becoming more accepting, while others are decreasing in acceptance.
Nearly 20% of Gen Z adults identify as LGBTQ+.
Roughly 1.3% to 1.9% of U.S. adults identify as transgender, totaling approximately 2.3 million people.
Transgender individuals have diverse sexual orientations: 28% identify as gay or lesbian, 53% as bisexual, and 8% as straight. 2. Social Acceptance and Cultural Climate
While general acceptance has increased globally since 1980, polarization is increasing—the most accepting countries are becoming more accepting, while others are decreasing in acceptance.
Nearly 20% of Gen Z adults identify as LGBTQ+.