In 2023, 8.5 percent of female respondents in the United States stated they identify as LGBT, while 4.7 percent of male respondents said the same. This is an increase from 2012, when 3.5 percent of female respondents and 3.4 percent of male respondents identified as LGBT.

Stats NZ introduced questions on sexual identity and gender to HES for the year ended June 2021, to help provide a more accurate and inclusive picture of New Zealanders that, amongst other dimensions, would reflect the diversity of genders and sexual identities in Aotearoa.

This statistic shows the results of a survey among adults in the United States regarding whether they identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, or not. The survey was conducted from January 1, 2015, through December 30, 2016 in all federal states. During the survey, 8.6 percent of respondents in the District of Columbia stated they identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.

In 2023, 7.6 percent of adults surveyed in the United States stated they identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT). This is an increase from 2012, when 3.5 percent of surveyed adults identified as LGBT. These four categories are among the most common sexual orientations and gender identities outside cis-heterosexuals.

Differences across ages and genders 

Zooming in, it is possible to see how the share of people identifying as LGBT changed considerably according to different demographics. Only two percent of Baby Boomers, indeed, reported being part of the LGBT community. On the other hand, among Generation Z individuals, this share reached almost 16 percent. Moreover, surveys suggest that women were more likely to identify as LGBT than men.

An ever-understanding society 

The fact that an increasing amount of people feel free and safe to openly identify as LGBT might be a consequence of the improved acceptance of the different sexual orientations and genders by the American people at large. While in 2001 more than half of U.S. citizens considered homosexual relationships to be morally wrong, 20 years later this percentage dropped to 30 percent. Support for same-sex marriage has also been consistently increasing, even among traditionally conservative political groups. Despite this, it is important to remember that every year hundreds of people are still victims of hate crimes in the United States simply because of their gender or sexual orientation.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Gays by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Gays. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Gays by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Gays. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Gays.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 45-49 years (11) | Female # 40-44 years (14). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Gays population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Gays is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Gays is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Gays for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Gays Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

In 2022, about ** percent of male-male couples in the United States were White, compared to *** percent of gay couples who were Black or African American. Gay marriage in the United States In the mid-1990s, a majority of the U.S. population believed that same-sex couples should not be recognized by law, although this figure has been on the decline since then. In 2011, more than ** percent of Americans believed the opposite, saying that homosexual couples should be recognized by law. 2015 saw a spike in support, and on June 26 of that year, the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges. Being LGBT in America The share of Americans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) has been on the rise since 2012 and it is estimated that there are about *********** same-sex couples in the U.S. Additionally, about **** of surveyed people in 2019 believe that one is born gay or lesbian – a significant increase from 1977, when only ** percent of respondents said the same.

In a survey in Denmark about sex and sexual identity, 90 percent of the women and 93 percent of the men stated that they were heterosexual. The largest share of bisexuals was found among women (2.6 percent), and the largest share of homosexuals occurred among men (1.5 percent). A total of 0.2 percent of the Danish population had an asexual identity, while nearly five percent had a different or undecided sexual identity.

In a survey conducted in February 2023, approximately 67 percent of heterosexual respondents reported being legally married. At the same time, 36 percent of homosexual and bisexual respondents were in a registered marriage.  The history of LGBTQ+ in Japan  Japan has a rich queer history. Homosexual relationships in historic Japan were for most parts of a strictly hierarchical, pederastic nature and limited to the all-male realms of monasteries and the samurai class. With the growing influence and wealth of common people in 17th century Japan, the depiction and practice of homosexuality and gender fluidity became a widely popular topic in urban culture. This changed with the arrival of Western ideology. Queerness was portrayed as either pathological or caricatural until well into the second half of the 20th century. Nowadays, Japan’s stance on LGBTQ+ rights is fairly progressive compared to other Asian regions. Due to better access to information and education on the topic, familiarity with the term LGBTQ+ and its meaning is relatively high among the Japanese population. Yet, Japan is still a far cry away from an equal society, with many LGBTQ+ individuals concerned about coming out.  Legalization of same-sex marriage in Japan Japan is the only G7 nation not fully recognizing same-sex marriages. However, a court ruling in March 2021 declared it unconstitutional to bar same-sex couples from getting legally married. While it will certainly take time until an apt law to allow same-sex marriage will be passed, having the perspective to gain equal legal rights to heterosexual couples is a major symbolic victory for the LGBTQ+ community in socially conservative Japan. In past years, some municipalities started to issue partnership certificates, but their benefits are limited, not allowing individuals to inherit their partner’s assets or granting parental rights over their children. In light of the postponed Olympic Games in Tokyo, human rights organizations and LGBTQ+ activists are pushing for an Equality Act. This comes at a similar time as the ongoing gender equality discussion, which was sparked by former Tokyo Olympics President Yoshiro Mori’s sexist remark on female participation in meetings, leading to an international media outcry on the status of women in Japanese society.

This statistic presents the share of respondents who had had a sexual experience with a person of the same sex as of October 2022, broken down by gender. According to the results of a survey conducted in Spain, 24 percent of women said they had not had homosexual experiences but that they would like to try it. Just ten percent of the male respondents said that they had not had an experience of this kind but they would like to try it.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Fort Gay by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Fort Gay across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of male population, with 52.72% of total population being male. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Fort Gay is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Fort Gay total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Fort Gay Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

The ratio of the lengths of the 2nd and 4th fingers (2D:4D) is a putative marker for prenatal gonadal hormone signaling and has been linked to human sexual orientation. Although 2D:4D is consistently found to be lower in males than females, the association with sexual orientation is variable across studies, with one meta-analysis finding lower (more masculine) digit ratios in lesbians than heterosexual females, but no overall association in males. However, this previous meta-analysis considered neither unpublished datasets nor bisexual individuals separately from homosexual and heterosexual individuals. Moreover, 17 datasets examining relationships between 2D:4D and sexual orientation have been published since that time, and we located an additional 11 unpublished datasets. We therefore conducted an updated and expanded meta-analysis comprising 51 studies, including 44 male and 34 female datasets, totaling 227,648 participants. This meta-analysis also explored whether 2D:4D differed between heterosexual and bisexual and/or non-exclusive individuals in both sexes. Results indicate lower (more male-typical) digit ratios in homosexual women (right hand g = 0.26, left hand g = 0.16; both adjusted following trim-and-fill), and higher (more female-typical) ratios in homosexual men (right hand g = −0.17, left hand g = −0.20; both adjusted) compared to heterosexual same-sex counterparts. Moderator analyses do not support publication bias for females. For males, positive findings were more likely to be published, but robustness tests, including trim-and-fill and leave-one-out, support the findings’ robustness. No significant differences were observed in 2D:4D between male or female bisexual and heterosexual individuals. These findings are consistent with evidence that prenatal androgens increase attraction to females and/or that prenatal estrogens increase attraction to males.

While not being heterosexual tends to have a negative impact on the employment rate of Canadian men, the same does not apply to women. Over the 2015-2018 period, the proportion of men aged 25-64 who were employed was lower among gay or bisexual men than among heterosexual men, while the employment rate for lesbians was nearly ten points higher than that of heterosexual women of the same age. In addition, heterosexual and bisexual women were less likely to be employed than lesbian women, heterosexual men, and gay men.

As bisexual individuals in the United States (U.S.) face significant health disparities, researchers have posited that these differences may be fueled, at least in part, by negative attitudes, prejudice, stigma, and discrimination toward bisexual individuals from heterosexual and gay/lesbian individuals. Previous studies of individual and social attitudes toward bisexual men and women have been conducted almost exclusively with convenience samples, with limited generalizability to the broader U.S. population. Our study provides an assessment of attitudes toward bisexual men and women among a nationally representative sample of heterosexual, gay, lesbian, and “other”-identified adults in the U.S. Data were collected from the 2015 National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior (NSSHB), via an online questionnaire with a probability sample of adults (18 and over) from throughout the U.S. We included two modified 5-item versions of the Bisexualities: Indiana Attitudes Scale (BIAS), validated sub-scales that were developed to measure attitudes toward bisexual men and women. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, gamma regression, and paired t-tests. Gender, sexual identity, age, race/ethnicity, income, and educational attainment were all significantly associated with participants' attitudes toward bisexual individuals. In terms of responses to individual scale items, participants were most likely to “neither agree nor disagree” with attitudinal statements. Across sexual identities, self-identified "other" participants reported the most positive attitudes, while heterosexual male participants reported the least positive attitudes. Overall, attitudes toward bisexual men were significantly less positive than toward bisexual women across identities. As in previous research on convenience samples, we found a wide range of demographic characteristics were related with attitudes toward bisexual individuals in our nationally-representative study of heterosexual, gay/lesbian, and "other"-identified adults in the U.S. Additionally, as in previous studies, gender emerged as a significant characteristic; female participants’ attitudes were more positive than male participants’ attitudes, and all participants’ attitudes were generally more positive toward bisexual women than bisexual men. While population data suggest a marked shift in more positive attitudes toward gay men and lesbian women in the general population of the U.S., the largest proportions of participants in our study reported a relative lack of agreement or disagreement with the affective-evaluative statements in the BIAS scales. Findings document the absence of positive attitudes toward bisexual individuals among the general population of adults in the U.S. Our findings highlight the need for developing intervention approaches to promote more positive attitudes toward bisexual individuals, targeted toward not only heterosexual and but also gay/lesbian individuals and communities.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Gays Mills by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Gays Mills across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a majority of male population, with 55.29% of total population being male. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Gays Mills is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Gays Mills total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Gays Mills Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

According to a global survey conducted in 2021, three in 10 respondents had at least once spoken out against someone who was being prejudiced against LGBT+ people. In addition, some 13 percent attended a public event in support of LGBT+ people, e.g. a Pride march.

According to the National Institute of Demographic Studies, almost ***percent of responding young cisgender men reported having had sex with only one gender. On the other hand, ***percent of cisgender women reported the same. It may be stated that younger generations are more open about sexuality and gender, and generally, ** percent of French citizens think homosexuality is a way of life that should be accepted by society. Younger women and sexual practices According to France Televisions, ***percent of young French women aged between 18 and 34 years stated that they never had a homosexual relationship but would be open to it if the opportunity arose. In comparison, only ** percent of responding men declared the same. There were also ***percent to mentioned that they do not wish to have a gay relationship, compared to ***percent of women surveyed. This open-mindedness could be linked with the evolution of sexual practices among younger generations. Thus, since 1992, the proportion of women who have already practiced oral sex at least once in their lifetime, increased. Similarly, the share of women who already practiced sodomy was also more important since 1992. The evolution of society, as well as the internet, appears to have allowed women to dare to experiment more. Being gay in France Gay marriage has been legal in France since 2013, and the number of same-sex weddings reached a record number of 10,552 unions in 2014. However, in 2024, the LGBTQI+ community still faced insults, harassment, and assault.

Necessary files to reproduce Boehnke and Gay. 2022. "The Missing Men. World War I and Female Labor Force Participation." Journal of Human Resources, 57(4).

This project uses data on same-gendered households (via the 2016 Australian Census) and cohabitation rates (via behavioural population surveys) to estimate the total number and prevalence of gay men and lesbian women living across Australia and in each postcode. The data and code for generating relevant outputs and analyses are contained here.(i) Stock datasets [Files: remoteness2012.dta; postcode_clusters.dta] This item contains files required to organize the Australian Census data: (i) the 'remoteness' classifications per the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011), and (ii) clustering of those postcodes with base total populations of less than 200 people. The clustering process was undertaken manually by reviewing postcodes in that bracket and combining them with neighboring postcodes within the same jurisdictions and remoteness classification until the threshold of 200 was met. Preference was given for clustering postcodes that shared the largest geographic border and/or with the smallest population sizes.(ii) Underlying datasets [Files: pop_sex_0-9.xlsx; pop_sex_10-19.xlsx; pop_sex_18.xlsx; pop_sex_19.xlsx; pop_sex_20-24.xlsx; pop_sex_25-29.xlsx; pop_sex_all.xlsx; ss_couples_all.xlsx]This item contains tables created by and extracted from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 'TableBuilder' platform, which allows access to and organization of aggregate data from the 2016 Australian Census. The tables exist in two groups (i) total number of Census participants, stratified by postcode, age group and gender, and (ii) total number of same-gendered households, stratified by postcode and gender.(iii) Organizational code [File: generate dataset and analysis.do]This file contains the code (Stata, version 15.0) to organize the 'underlying datasets' and combine them with information collated from behavioral survey data. To account for remoteness classification via the Australian Statistical Geography Standard, it merges by postcode on a separate 'stock dataset' (remoteness2012). To account for clustering of postcodes with small overall populations, it merges by postcode on a separate 'stock dataset' (postcode_clusters). The code additionally produces outcomes of descriptive analyses and relevant tables, and generates a final dataset of, by-postcode, population sizes and prevalences.(iv) Final dataset [File: Appendix B - dataset.xlsx]This final dataset contains organized, merged and interpreted outcomes, presented as variables of, by-postcode, the estimated absolute number and prevalence of gay men and lesbian women in Australia. A data dictionary is included.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Gay by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Gay. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Gay by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Gay. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Gay.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 50-54 years (25) | Female # 35-39 years (14). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Gay population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Gay is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Gay is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Gay for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Gay Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

Experimental evolution was used to study male same-sex sexual behaviour (SSSB). Male SSSB frequency increased when females were present in the arena. Males missing hair pencils were subject to more rival male mating attempts.Findings highlight the role of male pheromones in close-range sex identification. SSSBs may be an outcome of a promiscuous mating system.