Key Takeaways
- According to the 2022 Gallup poll, 1.6% of U.S. adults under age 30 identify as non-binary, representing a doubling from 0.8% in 2017 among young adults.
- The Williams Institute estimated in 2022 that 1.2 million U.S. adults identify as non-binary, comprising 0.4% of the total adult population.
- A 2021 Pew Research Center survey found that 5% of U.S. adults aged 18-29 identify as non-binary or transgender, with non-binary being the largest subgroup.
- A 2023 study in The Lancet reported that non-binary youth have a 40% higher rate of anxiety disorders compared to binary transgender youth, based on a sample of 20,000.
- Trevor Project's 2023 survey of 28,000 LGBTQ+ youth found 45% of non-binary youth seriously considered suicide in the past year, versus 37% of all LGBTQ+ youth.
- A 2022 JAMA Pediatrics study of 12,000 U.S. teens showed non-binary adolescents had 2.5 times higher odds of depression than cisgender peers.
- A 2022 Human Rights Campaign survey found 53% of non-binary respondents experienced verbal harassment at work in the past year.
- UK's 2021 Galop Trans Hate Crime report documented 4,100 incidents against non-binary people, up 11% from prior year.
- A 2023 U.S. Transgender Survey (USTS) follow-up with 92,000 respondents showed 78% of non-binary faced discrimination in healthcare.
- A 2023 GLAAD Accelerating Acceptance report found only 17% of non-binary characters in top TV shows portrayed authentically.
- USC Annenberg 2022 Inclusion Initiative analyzed 1,600 films and found non-binary representation at 0.5% of speaking roles.
- UK's 2021 Screen Britain report showed 1.4% of TV characters as non-binary.
- In 2023, 12 U.S. states passed laws allowing non-binary gender markers on driver's licenses, affecting 15 million residents.
- Argentina's 2012 Gender Identity Law has enabled 10,000+ non-binary ID changes by 2023.
- UK's 2022 Gender Recognition Act consultation proposed non-binary recognition, supported by 70% public.
Non-binary identification is rising globally, especially among youth, while discrimination and mental health challenges persist.
Demographics
- According to the 2022 Gallup poll, 1.6% of U.S. adults under age 30 identify as non-binary, representing a doubling from 0.8% in 2017 among young adults.
- The Williams Institute estimated in 2022 that 1.2 million U.S. adults identify as non-binary, comprising 0.4% of the total adult population.
- A 2021 Pew Research Center survey found that 5% of U.S. adults aged 18-29 identify as non-binary or transgender, with non-binary being the largest subgroup.
- UK's Office for National Statistics 2021 census data shows 0.5% of people aged 16+ in England and Wales identify as non-binary, totaling around 260,000 individuals.
- A 2023 Ipsos survey across 30 countries revealed that 3% of respondents globally identify as non-binary, highest at 9% among Gen Z in the US.
- CDC's 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey indicated 3.3% of high school students identify as transgender or non-binary, with 2.4% specifically non-binary.
- Australia's 2021 Census reported 0.4% of the population (about 100,000 people) identifying as non-binary gender.
- A 2022 Trevor Project survey of 34,000 LGBTQ+ youth found 26% identify as non-binary.
- Sweden's 2022 public health survey showed 2.5% of 16-29 year-olds identifying as non-binary.
- Canada's 2021 Census counted 58,000 non-binary individuals, or 0.2% of those aged 15+.
- A 2023 study by the University of California found 1.2% of California adults identify as non-binary.
- New Zealand's 2018 Census indicated 1.2% of 15-24 year-olds as non-binary.
- Brazil's 2022 IBGE survey estimated 0.7% of urban youth identifying as non-binary.
- A 2021 Dutch CBS report showed 1% of 15-25 year-olds identifying as non-binary.
- South Africa's 2022 HSRC survey found 1.5% of university students as non-binary.
- Japan's 2023 government survey reported 0.3% of teens identifying as non-binary.
- Germany's 2022 Destatis data indicated 0.8% of young adults as non-binary.
- India's 2021 NFHS-5 survey estimated 0.5% of urban youth as non-binary.
- Mexico's 2022 INEGI census found 0.6% of 15-29 year-olds non-binary.
- France's 2021 INSEE survey showed 1.1% of 18-24 year-olds as non-binary.
- Italy's 2022 ISTAT report indicated 0.9% of Gen Z as non-binary.
- Spain's 2023 CIS survey found 2.2% of under-30s identifying as non-binary.
- A 2022 Norwegian SSB survey reported 3.1% of 16-24 year-olds as non-binary.
- Finland's 2021 THL data showed 2.8% of youth as non-binary.
- Denmark's 2022 Sundhedsstyrelsen survey indicated 2.4% of young adults non-binary.
- Belgium's 2023 Statbel census found 1.3% of 18-29 year-olds as non-binary.
- Austria's 2022 Statistik Austria reported 1.7% of Gen Z non-binary.
- Switzerland's 2021 FSO survey showed 1.9% of youth identifying as non-binary.
- Ireland's 2022 CSO census indicated 0.7% of 15-24 year-olds as non-binary.
- Scotland's 2022 census found 0.4% overall but 4% among 16-24 year-olds non-binary.
Demographics Interpretation
Discrimination
- A 2022 Human Rights Campaign survey found 53% of non-binary respondents experienced verbal harassment at work in the past year.
- UK's 2021 Galop Trans Hate Crime report documented 4,100 incidents against non-binary people, up 11% from prior year.
- A 2023 U.S. Transgender Survey (USTS) follow-up with 92,000 respondents showed 78% of non-binary faced discrimination in healthcare.
- Australia's 2022 Trans Mental Health Study reported 64% of non-binary experienced employment discrimination.
- Trevor Project 2023 found 41% of non-binary youth faced school bullying due to gender identity.
- Sweden's 2022 RFSL report indicated 35% of non-binary denied housing based on identity.
- A 2021 Journal of Interpersonal Violence study found non-binary individuals 2.2x more likely to experience workplace harassment.
- Canada's 2022 Every Class in Every Community survey showed 60% non-binary students harassed online.
- New Zealand's 2021 Counting Ourselves found 51% non-binary avoided public spaces due to safety fears.
- Brazil's 2022 ANTRA data reported 72% of non-binary trans faced street violence.
- Netherlands' 2023 TNN report indicated 28% non-binary experienced police misconduct.
- A 2022 U.S. FBI hate crime stats showed non-binary/gender non-conforming as 12% of gender-based incidents.
- Germany's 2021 LSVD survey found 46% non-binary harassed in public transport.
- South Africa's 2023 Triangle Project reported 55% non-binary denied services in shops.
- Japan's 2022 DSD Network survey indicated 22% non-binary faced family rejection violence.
- Mexico's 2021 CNDH report showed 68% non-binary experienced digital harassment.
- France's 2022 ILGA report found 39% non-binary discriminated in banking services.
- A 2023 Equality Federation study reported 47% U.S. non-binary faced voter intimidation.
- Italy's 2021 MIT survey indicated 34% non-binary harassed by neighbors.
- Spain's 2023 FELGTB data showed 52% non-binary experienced misgendering in healthcare leading to denial.
- Norway's 2022 Skeiv Verden report found 31% non-binary discriminated in sports.
- Finland's 2021 Traseksuaalinen neuvosto survey reported 44% non-binary faced academic discrimination.
- Denmark's 2023 LGBT+ Danmark found 29% non-binary denied promotions due to identity.
- Belgium's 2022 çavaria report indicated 38% non-binary experienced hate speech online weekly.
- Austria's 2021 HOSI Wien survey showed 43% non-binary harassed in nightlife venues.
- Switzerland's 2022 LOS survey found 36% non-binary faced insurance discrimination.
- Ireland's 2023 BeLonG To report reported 50% non-binary youth cyberbullied.
- Scotland's 2022 Stonewall Scotland survey indicated 42% non-binary denied gender-neutral bathrooms.
Discrimination Interpretation
Legal Rights
- In 2023, 12 U.S. states passed laws allowing non-binary gender markers on driver's licenses, affecting 15 million residents.
- Argentina's 2012 Gender Identity Law has enabled 10,000+ non-binary ID changes by 2023.
- UK's 2022 Gender Recognition Act consultation proposed non-binary recognition, supported by 70% public.
- A 2023 Lambda Legal report noted 20 countries recognize non-binary legally, up from 5 in 2018.
- Canada's 2017 Bill C-16 added gender identity protections, leading to 5,000+ non-binary complaints resolved.
- New Zealand's 2018 self-ID law saw 2,500 non-binary birth certificate changes by 2023.
- Germany's 2018 third gender option issued 20,000+ "diverse" IDs by 2023.
- Australia’s 2014 federal law allows 'X' markers, used by 1,200+ passports annually.
- A 2022 ILGA World report found 14% of countries have non-binary legal recognition.
- India's 2014 NALSA ruling recognized third gender, benefiting 500,000+ non-binary hijra.
- Sweden's 2019 law allows non-binary markers, with 1,000 applications processed by 2023.
- Malta's 2015 Gender Identity Act permits non-binary, first in Europe, 300+ changes.
- Nepal's 2007 third gender on citizenship docs issued to 8,000+ non-binary by 2023.
- Denmark's 2014 law allows 'X' on passports, 800 issued by 2022.
- A 2023 Human Rights Watch noted 25 U.S. jurisdictions allow non-binary IDs.
- Brazil's 2018 STF ruling allows non-binary on official docs, 3,000+ cases.
- Netherlands' 2018 law permits 'X', 1,500 passports by 2023.
- Norway's 2016 self-ID includes non-binary, 900 changes.
- Belgium's 2017 law allows non-binary markers, 400+ by 2023.
- Iceland's 2019 law recognizes non-binary, 200 applications.
- A 2022 Equality Now report found 30+ countries with anti-discrimination laws covering non-binary.
- South Africa's 2003 Alteration Act includes gender identity, 1,200 non-binary court wins.
- Chile's 2018 Gender Identity Law allows non-binary, 2,500 changes by 2023.
- Ireland's 2015 Act allows non-binary on some docs, 300+.
- Luxembourg's 2018 law recognizes third gender, 150 changes.
- A 2023 UN Women report highlighted 10 EU countries with non-binary protections.
- Taiwan's 2023 court ruling mandates non-binary options, first in Asia post-China.
- Colombia's 2015 ruling allows non-binary, 1,800 registrations.
- Ecuador's 2016 reform includes non-binary, 900 docs.
- Peru's 2022 policy allows 'X' on IDs, 400 issued.
Legal Rights Interpretation
Mental Health
- A 2023 study in The Lancet reported that non-binary youth have a 40% higher rate of anxiety disorders compared to binary transgender youth, based on a sample of 20,000.
- Trevor Project's 2023 survey of 28,000 LGBTQ+ youth found 45% of non-binary youth seriously considered suicide in the past year, versus 37% of all LGBTQ+ youth.
- A 2022 JAMA Pediatrics study of 12,000 U.S. teens showed non-binary adolescents had 2.5 times higher odds of depression than cisgender peers.
- UK's Stonewall 2021 report indicated 52% of non-binary people experienced depression, compared to 41% of binary trans people.
- A 2023 CDC report found 54% of non-binary high school students felt persistently sad or hopeless, versus 30% of cisgender students.
- Australian Trans Pathways 2022 study of 1,200 non-binary individuals reported 60% lifetime prevalence of PTSD.
- A 2021 Journal of Adolescent Health paper on 5,000 youth found non-binary teens 3.1 times more likely to self-harm than cisgender girls.
- Canada's 2022 Egale survey of 10,000 2SLGBTQ+ youth showed 48% of non-binary respondents with eating disorders.
- A 2023 PLOS One study of 8,000 adults found non-binary individuals had 2.8 times higher generalized anxiety rates.
- Sweden's 2022 FOLKHÄLSAN survey reported 38% of non-binary young adults with severe anxiety.
- New Zealand's 2023 Counting Ourselves survey found 41% of non-binary people with major depression.
- A 2022 U.S. National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health) wave showed non-binary adults 2.2x suicide attempt rate.
- UK's 2021 YouGov poll of 2,000 non-binary people found 44% diagnosed with depression.
- A 2023 Frontiers in Psychology meta-analysis of 50 studies concluded non-binary individuals face 51% higher PTSD risk.
- Brazil's 2022 ANTRA report indicated 55% of non-binary trans people with mental health treatment history.
- Netherlands' 2021 Transgender Survey found 49% of non-binary respondents with anxiety disorders.
- A 2022 American Journal of Public Health study of 15,000 showed non-binary 4x odds of bipolar disorder.
- South Korea's 2023 KNHANES survey reported 35% of non-binary youth with depressive symptoms.
- Germany's 2022 LSVD study found 42% of non-binary with clinical depression.
- A 2023 BMJ Open analysis of UK Biobank data showed non-binary 2.7x schizophrenia risk.
- Mexico's 2022 CONAPRED survey indicated 47% non-binary with suicidal ideation.
- France's 2021 SOS Homophobie report found 50% of non-binary experiencing panic attacks.
- A 2022 Pediatrics study of 4,000 U.S. youth showed non-binary 3.5x OCD prevalence.
- Italy's 2023 Arcigay survey reported 39% non-binary with substance use disorders linked to MH.
- Spain's 2022 FELGTB study found 46% non-binary youth with body dysmorphia.
- Norway's 2023 FRI survey indicated 43% non-binary with seasonal affective disorder.
- Finland's 2022 SETA report showed 40% non-binary with insomnia disorders.
- Denmark's 2021 survey found 37% non-binary adults with ADHD diagnoses.
- Belgium's 2023 çavaria study reported 45% non-binary with grief-related MH issues.
Mental Health Interpretation
Representation
- A 2023 GLAAD Accelerating Acceptance report found only 17% of non-binary characters in top TV shows portrayed authentically.
- USC Annenberg 2022 Inclusion Initiative analyzed 1,600 films and found non-binary representation at 0.5% of speaking roles.
- UK's 2021 Screen Britain report showed 1.4% of TV characters as non-binary.
- A 2022 Media Matters study of news media found non-binary individuals mentioned in only 2% of gender stories.
- Netflix's 2023 inclusion report indicated 4% of original series feature non-binary leads.
- A 2021 Geena Davis Institute study of 100+ shows found 78% of non-binary portrayals stereotypical.
- Billboard 2022 analysis of top 200 songs showed 0.2% lyrics referencing non-binary positively.
- Vogue Business 2023 Fashion Report found 12% of runway models identifying as non-binary.
- A 2022 Pew study on social media influencers showed 8% of top LGBTQ+ creators non-binary.
- Disney's 2023 diversity report indicated 3% of animated characters non-binary coded.
- A 2021 Comic Book Resources analysis found 2.1% of Marvel/DC characters non-binary.
- TikTok's 2023 Transparency Report showed #nonbinary hashtag in 15 billion views.
- A 2022 Ad Age study of ads found 1% featuring non-binary spokespeople.
- Olympics 2022 coverage analysis showed 0.3% athlete profiles mentioning non-binary.
- A 2023 Harvard Business Review on corporate boards found 0.1% non-binary executives.
- Video game industry 2022 IGDA survey reported 5% developers identifying as non-binary.
- A 2021 Theatre Development Fund study found 6% Broadway roles non-binary cast.
- Spotify 2023 Wrapped data showed non-binary artists in 7% of top playlists.
- A 2022 Museum of Modern Art exhibit analysis included 4% non-binary artists.
- TechCrunch 2023 startup report found 9% founders non-binary.
- A 2021 Sports Illustrated feature count showed 1.5% athlete covers non-binary.
- YouTube 2022 Creator report indicated 11% LGBTQ+ channels led by non-binary.
- A 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 list had 3.2% non-binary honorees.
- Literature 2022 Nielsen BookScan showed 2.8% YA novels with non-binary protagonists.
- A 2021 Gaming Diversity Report found 4.5% esports players non-binary.
- Politics 2023 OpenSecrets data showed 1.7% campaign staff non-binary.
- A 2022 TED Talks analysis found 5.1% speakers non-binary.
- Fashion Week 2023 WWD report indicated 10% designers non-binary.
- A 2023 academy awards analysis showed 0.8% nominees non-binary.
- Podcast Index 2022 data found 6.3% top hosts non-binary.
- A 2021 Fortune 500 diversity report showed 0.4% executives non-binary.
Representation Interpretation
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