Home United Kingdom Scotland’s census reveals LGBT numbers for first timeUUnited KingdomScotland’s census reveals LGBT numbers for first timeJune 29, 2024 Scotland’s census reveals LGBT numbers for first time by backupJM 6 comments>Of the four city council areas, Dundee had the highest percentage of trans people relative to their population aged 16 and over (0.91%)Dundee confirmed as the Trans Capital of Scotland 🏳️⚧️We’re doing good!Those identifying as:– Straight/Heterosexual: 3,993,860 (87.8% of those aged 16 or over)– Gay or Lesbian: 80,104 (1.7% of those aged 16 or over)– Bisexual: 80,256 (1.7% of those aged 16 or over)– Other sexual orientation: 23,503 (0.5% of those aged 16 or over)– Total LGB+: 183,860 (4.0% of those aged 16 or over)– Trans or having trans history: 19,990 (0.44% of those aged 16 or over)More details and breakdown here: https://www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk/2022-results/scotland-s-census-2022-sexual-orientation-and-trans-status-or-history/[deleted]Anyone else think numbers look low?With the amount of days/weeks/months of Pride and other LGBTQIA+ that we have to endure, you would think it would be the other way round.People seem surprised that a minority group that is being nationally demonized would be hesitant to identify themselves.Leave a ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
>Of the four city council areas, Dundee had the highest percentage of trans people relative to their population aged 16 and over (0.91%)Dundee confirmed as the Trans Capital of Scotland 🏳️⚧️We’re doing good!
Those identifying as:– Straight/Heterosexual: 3,993,860 (87.8% of those aged 16 or over)– Gay or Lesbian: 80,104 (1.7% of those aged 16 or over)– Bisexual: 80,256 (1.7% of those aged 16 or over)– Other sexual orientation: 23,503 (0.5% of those aged 16 or over)– Total LGB+: 183,860 (4.0% of those aged 16 or over)– Trans or having trans history: 19,990 (0.44% of those aged 16 or over)More details and breakdown here: https://www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk/2022-results/scotland-s-census-2022-sexual-orientation-and-trans-status-or-history/
With the amount of days/weeks/months of Pride and other LGBTQIA+ that we have to endure, you would think it would be the other way round.
People seem surprised that a minority group that is being nationally demonized would be hesitant to identify themselves.
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>Of the four city council areas, Dundee had the highest percentage of trans people relative to their population aged 16 and over (0.91%)
Dundee confirmed as the Trans Capital of Scotland 🏳️⚧️
We’re doing good!
Those identifying as:
– Straight/Heterosexual: 3,993,860 (87.8% of those aged 16 or over)
– Gay or Lesbian: 80,104 (1.7% of those aged 16 or over)
– Bisexual: 80,256 (1.7% of those aged 16 or over)
– Other sexual orientation: 23,503 (0.5% of those aged 16 or over)
– Total LGB+: 183,860 (4.0% of those aged 16 or over)
– Trans or having trans history: 19,990 (0.44% of those aged 16 or over)
More details and breakdown here: https://www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk/2022-results/scotland-s-census-2022-sexual-orientation-and-trans-status-or-history/
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Anyone else think numbers look low?
With the amount of days/weeks/months of Pride and other LGBTQIA+ that we have to endure, you would think it would be the other way round.
People seem surprised that a minority group that is being nationally demonized would be hesitant to identify themselves.