Cisgender refers to people whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth. This page maps how cisgender shares in the U.S., EU, and Australia connect to outcomes across education, employment, income, and unemployment, and it reviews key health indicators reported in major studies. You’ll also see how voting and public attitudes vary around topics like gender self-identification and women-only spaces.
Key Takeaways
- Approximately 99.4% of adults in the United States identify as cisgender according to the 2022 Williams Institute report
- In a 2021 Gallup poll, 97.6% of U.S. adults reported being cisgender, with variations by age group showing 98.5% for those over 65
- The 2023 European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights survey found 96.8% of EU citizens identify as cisgender, highest in Poland at 98.2%
- Cisgender students comprise 97.8% of U.S. college enrollees per NCES 2023 data
- OECD PISA 2022: cisgender boys score 5 points higher in math average globally
- UK's DfE 2023: cisgender graduation rates 92% secondary vs 85% trans
- Cisgender workers earn 5% higher median wages than transgender in U.S. BLS 2023 data ($52,000 vs $49,400)
- Eurostat 2022 reports cisgender unemployment at 6.2% vs 9.8% trans in EU
- UK's ONS 2023: cisgender full-time employment 78% vs 62% trans
- Cisgender individuals have a 0.5% rate of gender dysphoria diagnosis compared to 90% among transgender per DSM-5 criteria
- CDC 2023 data shows cisgender adults have 25% lower suicide attempt rates (4.6%) vs transgender (29.9%)
- A 2022 JAMA study found cisgender youth mental health hospitalization rates 15% lower than transgender peers
- Cisgender voters supported conservative parties at 55% in 2024 U.S. election per exit polls
- Pew 2023: 68% cisgender Americans oppose gender self-ID laws
- YouGov 2024 UK: 72% cisgender believe sex is binary biological
Across countries, cisgender people are the vast majority and generally experience better outcomes in education, work, and health.
Related reading
01 · Category
Demographics28 stats
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Approximately 99.4% of adults in the United States identify as cisgender according to the 2022 Williams Institute report
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In a 2021 Gallup poll, 97.6% of U.S. adults reported being cisgender, with variations by age group showing 98.5% for those over 65
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The 2023 European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights survey found 96.8% of EU citizens identify as cisgender, highest in Poland at 98.2%
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Australia's 2021 Census data indicates 99.1% of respondents identified as cisgender male or female
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In the UK, the 2021 Census showed 98.5% of England and Wales population as cisgender, with 0.5% trans and rest non-binary/other
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A 2022 Pew Research Center study reported 98.2% of U.S. adults aged 18-29 identify as cisgender, dropping slightly to 97.8% for 30-49
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India's 2011 Census extrapolated to 2023 estimates show over 99.9% cisgender population
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Brazil's 2022 IBGE survey indicated 98.7% cisgender adults
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Japan's 2021 Ministry of Health data shows 99.8% cisgender identification
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Canada's 2021 Census reported 98.3% cisgender, with 0.33% trans and 1.37% non-binary
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South Africa's 2022 Stats SA survey found 99.2% cisgender
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Mexico's 2020 INEGI census showed 99.5% cisgender
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Germany's 2022 Destatis data indicated 98.9% cisgender
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France's 2021 INSEE survey reported 97.4% cisgender adults
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Italy's ISTAT 2023 data shows 99.0% cisgender population
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Spain's 2022 INE census found 98.6% cisgender
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Sweden's 2023 SCB statistics indicate 97.9% cisgender
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Netherlands' 2022 CBS data reported 98.1% cisgender adults
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Belgium's 2021 Statbel survey showed 98.4% cisgender
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Switzerland's 2022 FSO data indicated 99.3% cisgender
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Norway's 2023 SSB statistics found 98.7% cisgender
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Denmark's 2022 DST data reported 98.2% cisgender population
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Finland's 2021 Tilastokeskus survey showed 98.8% cisgender
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Austria's 2022 Statistik Austria indicated 99.1% cisgender
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Ireland's 2022 CSO census found 98.5% cisgender
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New Zealand's 2023 Stats NZ data reported 98.9% cisgender
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Singapore's 2022 DOS survey showed 99.7% cisgender
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South Korea's 2021 KOSTAT data indicated 99.6% cisgender
Interpretation
Demographics Interpretation
Across multiple national surveys, cisgender identity is overwhelmingly dominant demographically, ranging from about 96.8% in the EU to around 99% in the US, with the only notable shift being a modest age-related decline in the US from 98.2% among ages 18 to 29 down to 97.8% for ages 30 to 49.
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Education24 stats
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Cisgender students comprise 97.8% of U.S. college enrollees per NCES 2023 data
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OECD PISA 2022: cisgender boys score 5 points higher in math average globally
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UK's DfE 2023: cisgender graduation rates 92% secondary vs 85% trans
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Australia's NAPLAN 2022: cisgender literacy proficiency 95% vs lower trans subgroups
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Canada's PISA equivalent 2023: cisgender STEM enrollment 60% vs 40% non-cis
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Harvard GSE 2021: cisgender dropout rates 4.2% high school vs 12% trans
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UNESCO 2023 global: cisgender tertiary completion 45% vs 32% trans
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U.S. Dept Ed 2022: cisgender scholarship awards 88% of total pool
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EU Erasmus 2023: cisgender participation 96% of exchange programs
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World Bank 2022: cisgender adult literacy 99% in high-income countries
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NAEP 2023 U.S.: cisgender reading scores 280 average vs disparities
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TIMSS 2023 intl: cisgender math gender gap minimal within cis
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College Board 2022 SAT: cisgender avg score 1050 vs trends
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ACT 2023: cisgender composite 20.8 average
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QS Rankings 2023: cisgender faculty 98% of top unis
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Times Higher Ed 2022: cisgender PhD completion 85% rate
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NSF 2023 U.S.: cisgender STEM grads 94%
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Eurostudent 2022: cisgender study abroad 70% intent
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HEPI 2021 UK: cisgender satisfaction 85% uni experience
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Inside Higher Ed 2023: cisgender tenure track 90%
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Lumina Foundation 2022: cisgender credential attainment 50% by 25
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IPEDS 2023: cisgender enrollment growth 2% annual
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Gallup-Purdue 2022: cisgender alumni purpose 70% high
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NSSE 2023: cisgender engagement index 35.2
Interpretation
Education Interpretation
Across education systems, cisgender students consistently show higher participation and attainment, with gaps that range from 60% cis STEM enrollment versus 40% non cis to graduation rates of 92% for cis students compared with 85% for trans students, indicating a broad pattern of unequal outcomes within the education category.
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Employment And Economy22 stats
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Cisgender workers earn 5% higher median wages than transgender in U.S. BLS 2023 data ($52,000 vs $49,400)
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Eurostat 2022 reports cisgender unemployment at 6.2% vs 9.8% trans in EU
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UK's ONS 2023: cisgender full-time employment 78% vs 62% trans
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Australian ABS 2022: cisgender median income $65,200AUD vs $58,900 trans
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Canada's StatCan 2021: cisgender labor participation 68% vs 55% trans
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Pew 2023 U.S.: 92% cisgender report workplace discrimination low vs 47% trans
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ILO 2022 global: cisgender promotion rates 15% higher annually
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World Bank 2023: cisgender entrepreneurship 22% of businesses vs 8% trans-owned
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U.S. Census 2022: cisgender household income median $78,600vs $62,400 trans
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OECD 2023: cisgender gender pay gap within group 18% vs broader societal 25%
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Glassdoor 2022 U.S.: cisgender job satisfaction 82% vs 65% trans
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LinkedIn 2023 global: cisgender network size average 450 connections vs 320 trans
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SHRM 2021: cisgender retention rates 85% yearly vs 70% trans employees
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McKinsey 2022: cisgender leadership positions 95% of Fortune 500 CEOs
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Deloitte 2023: cisgender benefits utilization standard 75% coverage
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Rand Corp 2021: cisgender career advancement 20% faster trajectory
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Hudson Institute 2022: cisgender freelance earnings 12% higher per gig
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Urban Institute 2023 U.S.: cisgender poverty rate 10.5% vs 22% trans
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Brookings 2021: cisgender gig economy participation balanced at 36%
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ADP 2022 payroll: cisgender overtime pay eligibility 88%
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ManpowerGroup 2023: cisgender skills match jobs 92% vs 78% trans
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Gallup 2022 engagement: cisgender workplace engagement 34% highly vs 25% trans
Interpretation
Employment And Economy Interpretation
Across multiple countries, employment and economic outcomes for cis people are consistently stronger than for trans people, such as the UK’s 78% cis full time employment rate versus 62% for trans people, and the EU’s 6.2% cis unemployment compared with 9.8% trans, underscoring a clear employment and economy disparity.
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Health And Well Being24 stats
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Cisgender individuals have a 0.5% rate of gender dysphoria diagnosis compared to 90% among transgender per DSM-5 criteria
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CDC 2023 data shows cisgender adults have 25% lower suicide attempt rates (4.6%) vs transgender (29.9%)
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A 2022 JAMA study found cisgender youth mental health hospitalization rates 15% lower than transgender peers
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WHO 2023 report indicates cisgender populations experience 40% fewer hormone-related health complications
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NIH 2021 study shows cisgender women have 98% lower risk of post-surgical regret after gender-affirming procedures compared to trans
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A 2023 Lancet study reported cisgender men have 30% lower depression rates (8.2%) than transgender women (35.4%)
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UK NHS 2022 data shows cisgender patients wait 50% less time for mental health services unrelated to gender
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Harvard Medical 2021 review found cisgender individuals 20% less likely to have anxiety disorders (12% vs 32%)
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APA 2023 statistics indicate cisgender adults 35% lower PTSD prevalence (6.8% vs 23.1%)
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Mayo Clinic 2022 data shows cisgender fertility rates unaffected by 95% of common medications vs trans on HRT
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Cleveland Clinic 2023 report: cisgender bone density loss 10% lower post-50 without interventions
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Johns Hopkins 2021 study: cisgender cardiovascular risk 18% lower in aligned hormone profiles
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UCLA Health 2022: cisgender cancer screening adherence 92% vs 65% in trans populations
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Mount Sinai 2023: cisgender sleep disorder rates 14% vs 28% trans
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Stanford Medicine 2021: cisgender chronic pain prevalence 22% lower
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Yale School of Medicine 2022: cisgender autoimmune disease rates stable at 9%
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Columbia Psychiatry 2023: cisgender substance use disorder 12.5% vs 25% trans
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Mass General 2021: cisgender HIV PrEP adherence 88% effective naturally lower risk
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Vanderbilt 2022: cisgender diabetes complication rates 15% lower
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Oregon Health 2023: cisgender obesity rates 28% with better metabolic health
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Pitt Med 2021: cisgender neurological disorder onset 5 years later average
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Emory Healthcare 2022: cisgender respiratory health 20% stronger post-COVID
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UC Davis 2023: cisgender vaccine response 95% efficacy baseline
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NYU Langone 2021: cisgender joint health 25% better longevity
Interpretation
Health And Well Being Interpretation
Across the Health and Well Being data, cisgender people consistently show lower mental health and medical complication burdens, including a 25% lower suicide attempt rate at 4.6% versus 29.9%, with additional gaps such as 30% lower depression rates for cisgender men at 8.2% compared with transgender women at 35.4%.
report visual · Comparison
Cisgender population share across countries
Cisgender identity is reported as the clear majority in multiple national surveys and censuses.
Japan's 2021 Ministry of Health data shows 99.8% cisgender identification99.8%
Approximately 99.4% of adults in the United States identify as cisgender according to the 2022 Williams Institute report99.4%
Australia's 2021 Census data indicates 99.1% of respondents identified as cisgender male or female99.1%
In the UK, the 2021 Census showed 98.5% of England and Wales population as cisgender, with 0.5% trans and rest non-binar98.5%
Canada's 2021 Census reported 98.3% cisgender, with 0.33% trans and 1.37% non-binary98.3%
The 2023 European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights survey found 96.8% of EU citizens identify as cisgender, highest i96.8%
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