15/06/2026
π Did you know?
According to Statista Consumer Insights' 2025 survey across 31 countries, about 7% of adults worldwide identify as LGBT+. Among the surveyed countries, the Philippines recorded the highest percentage at 11%, followed closely by the United States and Thailand at 10%.
These figures may not necessarily mean that more people are becoming LGBT. Rather, they may reflect a society where more individuals feel safe and accepted enough to openly express who they truly are.
This idea is supported by Minority Stress Theory proposed by Meyer (2003), which explains how stigma and discrimination negatively affect LGBT individuals. As societies become more accepting and inclusive, people may feel less fear of rejection and more freedom to live authentically.
Regardless of our beliefs or backgrounds, every person deserves dignity and respect. LGBT individuals, like everyone else, have dreams, feelings, and aspirations.
Let us choose kindness over discrimination and understanding over stigma. After all, respect begets respect. πβ€οΈ
Do not allow people to dim your shine because they are blinded. Tell them to put on some sunglasses, because we were born this way.β β Lady Gaga
Source: Compiled results from ILGA World Database, Ipsos, & Statista