Gender Identity Disorders Among Young People in Germany: Prevalence and Trends, 2013–2022

Authors
Christian J. Bachmann, Yfke Golub, Jörg Holstiege, Falk Hoffmann
Year
2024
Journal
Deutsches Ärzteblatt International

Key Findings

  • Prevalence increased from 22.5 to 175.7 per 100,000
  • Female adolescents aged 15-19 had highest prevalence
  • F64 diagnoses increased 8-fold over the study period

Abstract

Analysis of nationwide routine insurance data from Germany examined the prevalence of gender identity disorders (ICD-10 codes F64 and F66) among insured persons aged 5–24 years from 2013 to 2022.

Summary

This analysis of German insurance data found an 8-fold increase in gender identity disorder diagnoses among young people from 2013 to 2022, with highest rates in female adolescents.

Conclusion

The prevalence of gender identity disorders among young people in Germany increased significantly from 2013 to 2022, with the highest prevalence among female adolescents aged 15–19 years.