Identification is significantly higher among youth aged 13 to 17, at 3.3% (roughly 724,000 individuals). Historical and Global Context

Many transgender people struggle with a lack of access to medically necessary transition-related care and face higher rates of HIV infection.

The term serves as an umbrella for individuals whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. The community is a vital component of the LGBTQIA+ acronym, which includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual identities. Demographics and Representation

While the community is celebrated for its resilience and creativity, it faces significant systemic hurdles: