Trans Helping Trans

*Key Statistics:

According to the Census 2021 data for England and Wales:

• Adults whose gender identity did not match their sex registered at birth had an employment rate of 49.2%. This contrasts sharply with the general population, where the overall employment rates for men and women are substantially higher.
• Trans people are more likely to be unemployed or economically inactive (e.g., long-term sick or disabled, or a student).

Broader surveys and evidence submitted to the UK Parliament highlight the disparity further:

• The 2018 National LGBT Survey found that 35% of trans women and 43% of trans men had no paid work in the 12 months preceding the survey.
• Research suggests trans people in the UK are 81% more likely to be unemployed than their cisgender peers.
• On average, transgender persons are 11.7% less likely to be employed than equivalent non-transgender individuals.
• Discrimination is a significant factor in these statistics; one in three employers in a 2018 survey admitted they would be less likely to hire a trans person.
• Anecdotal evidence suggests that some trans people receive no interest when applying for jobs while "out" as trans, but receive interviews when withholding that information.

These statistics indicate a significant "trans unemployment gap" driven by systemic biases, discrimination, and a lack of workplace inclusion policies.