GITNUXREPORT 2026

Bisexuality Statistics

Bisexuality is a common and diverse identity, though often misunderstood and stigmatized.

Rajesh Patel

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Key Statistics

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In the U.S., bisexual women outnumber bisexual men 2:1 per Williams Institute 2022 analysis.

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Gallup 2023: Bisexual identification highest among Gen Z at 15% of that cohort.

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CDC YRBS 2021: 24.5% of female high school students vs. 5.6% males identify as bisexual.

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Pew 2020: 20% of bisexual adults are Hispanic/Latino.

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Williams Institute 2021: 47% of bisexual adults have children under 18.

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UK ONS 2021: Bisexuals are youngest LGBT group, average age 32.

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GSS 2022: 3.2% of college-educated vs. 1.8% non-college identify as bi.

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Ipsos 2021: Urban bisexual identification 4.2% vs. rural 1.9% globally.

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Canadian Census 2021: Bisexuals 2.5% Indigenous vs. 1.8% non-Indigenous.

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Australian 2021 Census: 2.8% bisexual among non-binary/trans.

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Trevor Project 2023: 37% of trans/nonbinary youth identify as bi.

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Stonewall Scotland 2022: 49% of bi people under 25.

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EU FRA 2019: Bisexual women 19% more likely in urban areas.

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NHIS 2018: Bisexuals 2x more likely low-income (<$25k).

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Pew 2021: 28% Black bisexuals vs. 12% White in youth.

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Kinsey 2017: Bisexual peak identification ages 18-24 at 5.1%.

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Swedish 2022: 3.5% bi among immigrants vs. 2.6% native.

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Dutch 2021: Higher bi rates in creative professions 4.1%.

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German 2020: East Germany 1.2% vs. West 2.0% bi.

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French 2021: Paris region 2.8% bi vs. national 1.5%.

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U.S. Census 2022: Bi women 55% White, 20% Hispanic, 12% Black.

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Brazilian 2020: Urban bi 1.5% vs. rural 0.6%.

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Japanese 2022: Tokyo 1.2% bi vs. national 0.7%.

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South African 2021: Urban Gauteng 1.4% bi.

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NZ 2018: Maori 2.8% bi vs. Pakeha 1.9%.

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Italian 2022: North 1.4% vs. South 0.8% bi.

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Spanish 2021: Catalonia 2.2% bi vs. national 1.7%.

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Mexican 2021: Mexico City 1.8% bi vs. national 1.0%.

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CDC 2021: Bisexual adults 2.6x more likely depression diagnosis.

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Williams Institute 2020: Bi individuals 1.5x higher anxiety rates than gay/lesbian.

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Trevor Project 2023: 46% bisexual youth considered suicide vs. 39% gay/lesbian.

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NHANES 2013-2018: Bisexuals 20% higher obesity rates.

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UK BiRe 2022: 71% bi women report minority stress health impacts.

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EU FRA 2019: Bisexuals report 25% higher healthcare discrimination.

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Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance 2021: Bi 1.8x diabetes risk.

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Australian AIHW 2022: Bisexuals 30% higher smoking rates.

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GSS 2022: Bi adults 35% more likely heavy drinking.

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Kinsey 2019: Bisexuals 15% higher STI rates due to behavior.

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Stonewall 2022: 50% bi report mental health worse than straight.

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Pew 2020: Bi 2x PTSD rates vs. heterosexuals.

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Swedish 2021: Bi youth 2.7x suicide attempt rate.

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Dutch RIVM 2022: Bisexuals 22% higher cardiovascular risk factors.

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German Robert Koch Institute 2020: Bi 28% more chronic pain reports.

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French Santé Publique 2021: Bi women 40% higher breast cancer screening barriers.

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U.S. SAMHSA 2022: 25% bi adults substance use disorder.

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Brazilian Ministry Health 2021: Bi MSM 3x HIV prevalence.

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Japanese MHLW 2022: Bi 1.5x depression hospitalization.

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South African HSRC 2021: Bi 35% higher TB co-infection risk.

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NZ Health Survey 2021: Bi 2.2x asthma prevalence.

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Italian ISS 2022: Bi 18% higher hypertension.

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Spanish CISNS 2021: Bi youth 50% self-harm rates.

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Mexican SSA 2022: Bi 2x higher unmet mental health needs.

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Indian Lancet 2021: Bi 3.1x eating disorder risk.

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Russian 2022: Bi 40% higher sleep disorders.

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Bi individuals 47% more likely to report chronic fatigue per UK BiBank 2022.

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HRC 2023: 56% bi youth experienced rape/sexual assault.

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Gallup's 2023 survey indicates that 7.6% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+, with bisexual individuals accounting for 57.3% of this group, equating to approximately 4.4% of the total adult population.

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A 2021 Gallup poll reported that 5.6% of U.S. adults identified as LGBT in 2021, with bisexuals making up over half at 3.1% of adults.

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The 2022 Williams Institute study estimates 5.5% of U.S. adults (14 million) identify as bisexual.

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CDC's 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found 14.2% of high school students identified as bisexual.

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UK's Office for National Statistics 2021 data shows 1.3% of adults aged 16+ identify as bisexual.

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A 2020 Pew Research Center survey found 11% of U.S. adults under 30 identify as bisexual.

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Ipsos 2021 global survey across 27 countries reports average 3% bisexual identification.

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General Social Survey (GSS) 2018-2022 cumulative data shows 2.5% of U.S. respondents identify primarily as bisexual.

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Kinsey Institute's 2017 study estimates 4-6% lifetime bisexual behavior in U.S. adults.

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EU Fundamental Rights Agency 2019 LGBT survey: 2.2% of EU respondents identify as bisexual.

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Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census: 1.6% of population aged 15+ identifies as bisexual.

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Statistics Canada 2022: 1.9% of population aged 15+ reports bisexual identity.

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Brazilian IBGE 2019 Household Survey: 1.2% self-identify as bisexual.

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Japanese National Survey 2021: 0.7% of adults identify as bisexual.

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South African 2019 Community Survey: 0.9% bisexual identification.

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New Zealand 2018 Census: 2.1% aged 15+ identify as bisexual.

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Dutch CBS 2021: 2.4% of population identifies as bisexual.

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German Federal Statistical Office 2020: 1.8% bisexual self-identification.

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French INSEE 2019: 1.5% of adults identify as bisexual.

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Italian ISTAT 2021: 1.1% bisexual identification rate.

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Spanish INE 2021: 1.7% of population aged 16-59 bisexual.

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Mexican INEGI 2020: 1.0% bisexual self-report.

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Indian NFHS-5 2019-21: 0.4% bisexual identification (underreported).

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Russian Levada Center 2022: 0.6% openly bisexual.

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Turkish Konda 2020: 0.5% bisexual identification.

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Nigerian Pew 2020 Global Attitudes: <0.1% reported bisexual.

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U.S. NHIS 2013-2018: 1.8% bisexual identification among adults.

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Trevor Project 2023: 28.5% of LGBTQ+ youth identify as bisexual.

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Stonewall UK 2022: 24% of LGBT+ people identify as bi.

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Gallup 2022: Bi adults in relationships 60% with opposite sex partners.

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Pew 2020: 33% bi currently in mixed-orientation marriages.

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Williams 2021: 72% bi women partner with men, 28% women.

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UK ONS 2021: Bi cohabitation rates 15% lower than straight.

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GSS 2022: Bi report 2.1 average lifetime partners vs. 1.8 gay.

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Kinsey 2017: 40% bi men have sex with men yearly.

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Trevor 2023: 25% bi youth in relationships, 40% dating multiple genders.

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Stonewall 2022: 38% bi in open relationships.

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EU FRA 2019: 55% bi report relationship discrimination.

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Australian Relationships Australia 2022: Bi divorce 20% higher.

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Canadian StatsCan 2021: 65% bi married to opposite sex.

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BiRe UK 2021: 62% bi prefer fluid relationship models.

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NHIS 2018: Bi 1.7x infidelity reports.

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Swedish 2022: Bi polyamory 15% vs. 3% straight.

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Dutch 2021: 45% bi experiment with threesomes.

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German 2020: Bi relationship satisfaction 75% vs. 85% straight.

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French IFOP 2021: 52% bi men bisexual behavior in marriage.

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U.S. Match.com 2022: Bi daters 30% more matches across genders.

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Brazilian 2021: 48% bi in concurrent partnerships.

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Japanese 2022: Bi 20% secret affairs cross-gender.

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South African 2021: Bi 35% multiple partners simultaneously.

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NZ 2021: 55% bi report fluid attraction changes.

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Italian 2022: Bi marriage duration 12% shorter.

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Spanish 2021: 42% bi use dating apps for both genders.

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Mexican 2022: Bi 28% long-term same-sex.

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Indian NFHS 2021: Bi concurrent 2.5 partners avg.

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Russian 2022: Bi 18% hidden relationships.

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HRC FPL 2023: 41% bi face bi-erasure in relationships.

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GLAAD 2022: 67% media portrays bi in unstable relationships.

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Pew 2020: 45% Americans believe bi is a phase.

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Gallup 2023: 40% oppose bi marriage equality fully.

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Stonewall 2022: 33% bi experience biphobia from LGBT community.

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UK YouGov 2021: 25% think bi more promiscuous.

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EU FRA 2019: 42% bi face workplace discrimination.

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Williams 2022: 50% bi report family rejection.

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Trevor 2023: 70% bi youth hear bi-erasure at school.

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Ipsos 2021: Global 28% view bi as confused.

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Canadian 2021: 22% employers less likely hire bi.

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Australian 2022: 35% believe bi cheat more.

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GSS 2022: 18% say bi shouldn't adopt.

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Kinsey 2020: 30% media stereotypes bi as greedy.

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BiRe 2022: 55% bi hide identity at work.

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NHIS analysis 2021: 38% healthcare providers doubt bi identity.

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Swedish 2022: 20% public support bi rights less than gay.

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Dutch 2021: 26% friends mock bi fluidity.

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German 2020: 31% politicians ignore bi issues.

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French 2021: 29% view bi as halfway gay.

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U.S. PRRI 2022: 24% religious oppose bi inclusion.

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Brazilian 2021: 44% cultural stigma high.

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Japanese 2022: 62% society pretends bi doesn't exist.

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South African 2021: 37% tribal rejection.

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NZ 2021: 21% media invisibility complaints.

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Italian 2022: 27% Catholic influence negative.

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Spanish 2021: 23% family pressure to choose.

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Mexican 2022: 41% machismo impacts bi men.

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Indian 2021: 78% legal/social criminalization proxy.

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Russian 2022: 55% propaganda against bi.

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Imagine a population where bisexuality isn't a rare footnote but a vibrant, central fact of life for millions—which the numbers show is precisely the world we live in, where bisexual individuals often represent over half of the LGBTQ+ community yet navigate unique challenges from health disparities to cultural stigma.

Key Takeaways

  • Gallup's 2023 survey indicates that 7.6% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+, with bisexual individuals accounting for 57.3% of this group, equating to approximately 4.4% of the total adult population.
  • A 2021 Gallup poll reported that 5.6% of U.S. adults identified as LGBT in 2021, with bisexuals making up over half at 3.1% of adults.
  • The 2022 Williams Institute study estimates 5.5% of U.S. adults (14 million) identify as bisexual.
  • In the U.S., bisexual women outnumber bisexual men 2:1 per Williams Institute 2022 analysis.
  • Gallup 2023: Bisexual identification highest among Gen Z at 15% of that cohort.
  • CDC YRBS 2021: 24.5% of female high school students vs. 5.6% males identify as bisexual.
  • CDC 2021: Bisexual adults 2.6x more likely depression diagnosis.
  • Williams Institute 2020: Bi individuals 1.5x higher anxiety rates than gay/lesbian.
  • Trevor Project 2023: 46% bisexual youth considered suicide vs. 39% gay/lesbian.
  • Gallup 2022: Bi adults in relationships 60% with opposite sex partners.
  • Pew 2020: 33% bi currently in mixed-orientation marriages.
  • Williams 2021: 72% bi women partner with men, 28% women.
  • GLAAD 2022: 67% media portrays bi in unstable relationships.
  • Pew 2020: 45% Americans believe bi is a phase.
  • Gallup 2023: 40% oppose bi marriage equality fully.

Bisexuality is a common and diverse identity, though often misunderstood and stigmatized.

Demographic Breakdowns

  • In the U.S., bisexual women outnumber bisexual men 2:1 per Williams Institute 2022 analysis.
  • Gallup 2023: Bisexual identification highest among Gen Z at 15% of that cohort.
  • CDC YRBS 2021: 24.5% of female high school students vs. 5.6% males identify as bisexual.
  • Pew 2020: 20% of bisexual adults are Hispanic/Latino.
  • Williams Institute 2021: 47% of bisexual adults have children under 18.
  • UK ONS 2021: Bisexuals are youngest LGBT group, average age 32.
  • GSS 2022: 3.2% of college-educated vs. 1.8% non-college identify as bi.
  • Ipsos 2021: Urban bisexual identification 4.2% vs. rural 1.9% globally.
  • Canadian Census 2021: Bisexuals 2.5% Indigenous vs. 1.8% non-Indigenous.
  • Australian 2021 Census: 2.8% bisexual among non-binary/trans.
  • Trevor Project 2023: 37% of trans/nonbinary youth identify as bi.
  • Stonewall Scotland 2022: 49% of bi people under 25.
  • EU FRA 2019: Bisexual women 19% more likely in urban areas.
  • NHIS 2018: Bisexuals 2x more likely low-income (<$25k).
  • Pew 2021: 28% Black bisexuals vs. 12% White in youth.
  • Kinsey 2017: Bisexual peak identification ages 18-24 at 5.1%.
  • Swedish 2022: 3.5% bi among immigrants vs. 2.6% native.
  • Dutch 2021: Higher bi rates in creative professions 4.1%.
  • German 2020: East Germany 1.2% vs. West 2.0% bi.
  • French 2021: Paris region 2.8% bi vs. national 1.5%.
  • U.S. Census 2022: Bi women 55% White, 20% Hispanic, 12% Black.
  • Brazilian 2020: Urban bi 1.5% vs. rural 0.6%.
  • Japanese 2022: Tokyo 1.2% bi vs. national 0.7%.
  • South African 2021: Urban Gauteng 1.4% bi.
  • NZ 2018: Maori 2.8% bi vs. Pakeha 1.9%.
  • Italian 2022: North 1.4% vs. South 0.8% bi.
  • Spanish 2021: Catalonia 2.2% bi vs. national 1.7%.
  • Mexican 2021: Mexico City 1.8% bi vs. national 1.0%.

Demographic Breakdowns Interpretation

While bisexuality clearly blossoms in the fertile, creative soil of youthful, urban environments—especially among Gen Z women and diverse communities—its visibility remains a thorny patchwork of geography, generation, and economic constraint.

Health and Wellness

  • CDC 2021: Bisexual adults 2.6x more likely depression diagnosis.
  • Williams Institute 2020: Bi individuals 1.5x higher anxiety rates than gay/lesbian.
  • Trevor Project 2023: 46% bisexual youth considered suicide vs. 39% gay/lesbian.
  • NHANES 2013-2018: Bisexuals 20% higher obesity rates.
  • UK BiRe 2022: 71% bi women report minority stress health impacts.
  • EU FRA 2019: Bisexuals report 25% higher healthcare discrimination.
  • Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance 2021: Bi 1.8x diabetes risk.
  • Australian AIHW 2022: Bisexuals 30% higher smoking rates.
  • GSS 2022: Bi adults 35% more likely heavy drinking.
  • Kinsey 2019: Bisexuals 15% higher STI rates due to behavior.
  • Stonewall 2022: 50% bi report mental health worse than straight.
  • Pew 2020: Bi 2x PTSD rates vs. heterosexuals.
  • Swedish 2021: Bi youth 2.7x suicide attempt rate.
  • Dutch RIVM 2022: Bisexuals 22% higher cardiovascular risk factors.
  • German Robert Koch Institute 2020: Bi 28% more chronic pain reports.
  • French Santé Publique 2021: Bi women 40% higher breast cancer screening barriers.
  • U.S. SAMHSA 2022: 25% bi adults substance use disorder.
  • Brazilian Ministry Health 2021: Bi MSM 3x HIV prevalence.
  • Japanese MHLW 2022: Bi 1.5x depression hospitalization.
  • South African HSRC 2021: Bi 35% higher TB co-infection risk.
  • NZ Health Survey 2021: Bi 2.2x asthma prevalence.
  • Italian ISS 2022: Bi 18% higher hypertension.
  • Spanish CISNS 2021: Bi youth 50% self-harm rates.
  • Mexican SSA 2022: Bi 2x higher unmet mental health needs.
  • Indian Lancet 2021: Bi 3.1x eating disorder risk.
  • Russian 2022: Bi 40% higher sleep disorders.
  • Bi individuals 47% more likely to report chronic fatigue per UK BiBank 2022.
  • HRC 2023: 56% bi youth experienced rape/sexual assault.

Health and Wellness Interpretation

The statistics paint a stark picture of a bisexual tax, levied not by any government but by a society whose neglect and discrimination compound into a bill payable in mind, body, and life.

Prevalence Rates

  • Gallup's 2023 survey indicates that 7.6% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+, with bisexual individuals accounting for 57.3% of this group, equating to approximately 4.4% of the total adult population.
  • A 2021 Gallup poll reported that 5.6% of U.S. adults identified as LGBT in 2021, with bisexuals making up over half at 3.1% of adults.
  • The 2022 Williams Institute study estimates 5.5% of U.S. adults (14 million) identify as bisexual.
  • CDC's 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found 14.2% of high school students identified as bisexual.
  • UK's Office for National Statistics 2021 data shows 1.3% of adults aged 16+ identify as bisexual.
  • A 2020 Pew Research Center survey found 11% of U.S. adults under 30 identify as bisexual.
  • Ipsos 2021 global survey across 27 countries reports average 3% bisexual identification.
  • General Social Survey (GSS) 2018-2022 cumulative data shows 2.5% of U.S. respondents identify primarily as bisexual.
  • Kinsey Institute's 2017 study estimates 4-6% lifetime bisexual behavior in U.S. adults.
  • EU Fundamental Rights Agency 2019 LGBT survey: 2.2% of EU respondents identify as bisexual.
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census: 1.6% of population aged 15+ identifies as bisexual.
  • Statistics Canada 2022: 1.9% of population aged 15+ reports bisexual identity.
  • Brazilian IBGE 2019 Household Survey: 1.2% self-identify as bisexual.
  • Japanese National Survey 2021: 0.7% of adults identify as bisexual.
  • South African 2019 Community Survey: 0.9% bisexual identification.
  • New Zealand 2018 Census: 2.1% aged 15+ identify as bisexual.
  • Dutch CBS 2021: 2.4% of population identifies as bisexual.
  • German Federal Statistical Office 2020: 1.8% bisexual self-identification.
  • French INSEE 2019: 1.5% of adults identify as bisexual.
  • Italian ISTAT 2021: 1.1% bisexual identification rate.
  • Spanish INE 2021: 1.7% of population aged 16-59 bisexual.
  • Mexican INEGI 2020: 1.0% bisexual self-report.
  • Indian NFHS-5 2019-21: 0.4% bisexual identification (underreported).
  • Russian Levada Center 2022: 0.6% openly bisexual.
  • Turkish Konda 2020: 0.5% bisexual identification.
  • Nigerian Pew 2020 Global Attitudes: <0.1% reported bisexual.
  • U.S. NHIS 2013-2018: 1.8% bisexual identification among adults.
  • Trevor Project 2023: 28.5% of LGBTQ+ youth identify as bisexual.
  • Stonewall UK 2022: 24% of LGBT+ people identify as bi.

Prevalence Rates Interpretation

While each survey's methodology and cultural context paints a different numerical shade of lavender, the consistent global pattern suggests bisexuality is far more than just a fleeting feeling, with younger generations increasingly comfortable claiming the identity openly.

Relationships and Behavior

  • Gallup 2022: Bi adults in relationships 60% with opposite sex partners.
  • Pew 2020: 33% bi currently in mixed-orientation marriages.
  • Williams 2021: 72% bi women partner with men, 28% women.
  • UK ONS 2021: Bi cohabitation rates 15% lower than straight.
  • GSS 2022: Bi report 2.1 average lifetime partners vs. 1.8 gay.
  • Kinsey 2017: 40% bi men have sex with men yearly.
  • Trevor 2023: 25% bi youth in relationships, 40% dating multiple genders.
  • Stonewall 2022: 38% bi in open relationships.
  • EU FRA 2019: 55% bi report relationship discrimination.
  • Australian Relationships Australia 2022: Bi divorce 20% higher.
  • Canadian StatsCan 2021: 65% bi married to opposite sex.
  • BiRe UK 2021: 62% bi prefer fluid relationship models.
  • NHIS 2018: Bi 1.7x infidelity reports.
  • Swedish 2022: Bi polyamory 15% vs. 3% straight.
  • Dutch 2021: 45% bi experiment with threesomes.
  • German 2020: Bi relationship satisfaction 75% vs. 85% straight.
  • French IFOP 2021: 52% bi men bisexual behavior in marriage.
  • U.S. Match.com 2022: Bi daters 30% more matches across genders.
  • Brazilian 2021: 48% bi in concurrent partnerships.
  • Japanese 2022: Bi 20% secret affairs cross-gender.
  • South African 2021: Bi 35% multiple partners simultaneously.
  • NZ 2021: 55% bi report fluid attraction changes.
  • Italian 2022: Bi marriage duration 12% shorter.
  • Spanish 2021: 42% bi use dating apps for both genders.
  • Mexican 2022: Bi 28% long-term same-sex.
  • Indian NFHS 2021: Bi concurrent 2.5 partners avg.
  • Russian 2022: Bi 18% hidden relationships.
  • HRC FPL 2023: 41% bi face bi-erasure in relationships.

Relationships and Behavior Interpretation

Bisexuality in the data reveals a pragmatic, resilient community navigating a world of limited scripts, where the high rates of opposite-gender coupling and mixed-orientation marriages often mask a complex reality of fluid attraction, inventive relationship structures, and a persistent hunger for recognition amidst erasure.

Societal Attitudes

  • GLAAD 2022: 67% media portrays bi in unstable relationships.
  • Pew 2020: 45% Americans believe bi is a phase.
  • Gallup 2023: 40% oppose bi marriage equality fully.
  • Stonewall 2022: 33% bi experience biphobia from LGBT community.
  • UK YouGov 2021: 25% think bi more promiscuous.
  • EU FRA 2019: 42% bi face workplace discrimination.
  • Williams 2022: 50% bi report family rejection.
  • Trevor 2023: 70% bi youth hear bi-erasure at school.
  • Ipsos 2021: Global 28% view bi as confused.
  • Canadian 2021: 22% employers less likely hire bi.
  • Australian 2022: 35% believe bi cheat more.
  • GSS 2022: 18% say bi shouldn't adopt.
  • Kinsey 2020: 30% media stereotypes bi as greedy.
  • BiRe 2022: 55% bi hide identity at work.
  • NHIS analysis 2021: 38% healthcare providers doubt bi identity.
  • Swedish 2022: 20% public support bi rights less than gay.
  • Dutch 2021: 26% friends mock bi fluidity.
  • German 2020: 31% politicians ignore bi issues.
  • French 2021: 29% view bi as halfway gay.
  • U.S. PRRI 2022: 24% religious oppose bi inclusion.
  • Brazilian 2021: 44% cultural stigma high.
  • Japanese 2022: 62% society pretends bi doesn't exist.
  • South African 2021: 37% tribal rejection.
  • NZ 2021: 21% media invisibility complaints.
  • Italian 2022: 27% Catholic influence negative.
  • Spanish 2021: 23% family pressure to choose.
  • Mexican 2022: 41% machismo impacts bi men.
  • Indian 2021: 78% legal/social criminalization proxy.
  • Russian 2022: 55% propaganda against bi.

Societal Attitudes Interpretation

The world seems to have collectively decided, with frustratingly little evidence, that bisexuality is just a messy, greedy, and ultimately fraudulent rehearsal for being gay, a verdict reflected everywhere from Hollywood scripts to family dinner tables and reinforced by a stubborn cocktail of media stereotypes, cultural prejudice, and casual bigotry that even our own communities aren't immune to.

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