Person waving a transgender pride flag at Pink Dot.

2025 Study: Measuring Public Sentiments and Challenges Faced by Singapore’s Transgender and Gender-Diverse Community

  • Employment Discrimination and Barriers:
    1. Transgender people are four times more likely to be unemployed than the national average, with over 65% reporting negative experiences in the workplace related to their transgender status, such as harassment and verbal abuse.
  • Barriers in Healthcare:
    1. Almost 50% of the community has avoided seeking reproductive and sexual healthcare services because of reported stigma and discrimination in healthcare settings.
  • Obstacles in Education:
    1. Many transgender students face a hostile environment at school, with reports of verbal, physical and sexual abuse experienced during school years, and a significant gap in supportive school policies.
  • Legal Recognition:
    1. The process for changing legal gender markers is fraught with difficulties and inaccessible requirements, leaving 68% of respondents unable to meet the stringent criteria, impacting their daily lives and mental health.
  • Public Perception:
    1. There is encouraging public support for more inclusive policies, although widespread misconceptions remain, highlighting the importance of continued advocacy and education.

    • The findings from the MPSC report underscore the need for collective efforts to ensure an inclusive environment that respects everyone’s dignity.