A record-breaking 767 anti-trans bills are under consideration in 43 states as of early 2026. Key areas of impact include:

Among adults, the community is nearly evenly split between trans women (32.7%), trans men (34.2%), and nonbinary individuals (33.1%). Legislative and Rights Landscape

184 bills aim to prohibit gender-affirming care for minors and, increasingly, adults.

In October 2025, the EU adopted the LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026–2030 , which aims to address hate speech and online discrimination while empowering civil society. Cultural and Workplace Trends

This report provides an overview of the current state of the transgender community and LGBTQ culture as of early 2026, focusing on legislative shifts, cultural visibility, and global rights trends.

States like Oklahoma have moved to make changing legal gender illegal.

Despite legal challenges, LGBTQ culture continues to gain visibility and influence in professional and social spheres.

In the United States, an estimated people aged 13 and older identify as transgender. This population is notably younger than the general average: