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LGBT Identification in U.S. Ticks Up to %
Story Highlights
- LGBT identification up from % in
- One in five Gen Z adults distinguish as LGBT
- Bisexual identification is most common
Learn more in Gallup’s LGBTQ+ update.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The percentage of U.S. adults who self-identify as lesbian, gay, pansexual, transgender or something other than heterosexual has increased to a new tall of %, which is double the percentage from , when Gallup first measured it.
Gallup asks Americans whether they personally spot as straight or heterosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender as part of the demographic information it collects on all U.S. telephone surveys. Respondents can also volunteer any other sexual orientation or gender identity they prefer. In addition to the % of U.S. adults who consider themselves to be an LGBT identity, % say they are direct or heterosexual, and % do not offer an opinion. The results are based on aggregated information, encompassing interviews with more than 12, U.S. adults.
Line graph. Americans' Self-Identification as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans or Something Other than Heterosexual. Trend from to (question not asked in an
LGBTQ+ Identification in U.S. Rises to %
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Gallup’s latest update on LGBTQ+ identification finds % of U.S. adults recognizing as lesbian, gay, multi-attracted , transgender or something other than heterosexual in This represents an increase of more than a percentage point versus the prior estimate, from Longer phrase, the figure has nearly doubled since and is up from % in , when Gallup first measured it.
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LGBTQ+ identification is increasing as younger generations of Americans enter adulthood and are much more likely than older generations to say they are something other than heterosexual. More than one in five Gen Z adults -- those born between and , who were between the ages of 18 and 27 in -- identify as Diverse. Each older generation of adults, from millennials to the Silent Generation, has successively lower rates of identification, down to % among the oldest Americans, those born before
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LGBTQ+ identification rates among fresh people have also increased, from an average % of Gen Z adults in through to an average of % over the past two years.
Gallup has observed smaller development in the percentage of LGBTQ+ identifiers in som
The Greatest LGBTQ+ Anthems of All Time
How does a song become a queer anthem? Like the Gay community itself, our soundtrack is vast and diverse. We have recorded our history and contribution to the culture through harmony, and with this list we acknowledge and recall the forerunners that own made possible the positive changes we’ve seen over the decades. These songs are a testimony to our resilience and excellence.
While it’s impossible to define exactly what makes a song &#;gay,&#; this list definitely isn’t vertical. You will see many overlaps between this list and some of the best house and disco tracks that were blasted in the ballrooms, as well as transformative hits by our beloved big-voiced divas. There are introspective slow jams by lgbtq+ artists and allies that mirror our struggles with self-acceptance and social rejection. There are Billboard Steamy topping sensations and concealed gems that are forgotten or yet to be discovered; instant classics and songs that grew to be our community&#;s favorites. Besides the best-known songs that are essential to a list like this, we want to peak the queer musicians who deserve a spotlight, too.
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Rainbow Map
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These are the main findings for the edition of the rainbow map
The Rainbow Blueprint ranks 49 European countries on their respective legal and policy practices for LGBTI people, from %.
The UK has dropped six places in ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map, as Hungary and Georgia also register steep falls following anti-LGBTI legislation. The data highlights how rollbacks on LGBTI human rights are part of a broader erosion of democratic protections across Europe. Read more in our press release.
“Moves in the UK, Hungary, Georgia and beyond signal not just isolated regressions, but a coordinated global backlash aimed at erasing LGBTI rights, cynically framed as the defence of tradition or public stability, but in reality designed to entrench discrimination and suppress dissent.”
- Katrin Hugendubel, Advocacy Director, ILGA-Europe
Malta has sat on superior of the ranking for the last 10 years.
With 85 points, Belgium jumped to second place after adopting policies tackling hatred based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics.
Iceland now comes third place on the ranking with a score of
The three countries at the .