In the Nordic region, many LGBTI people—particularly trans individuals—experience significantly worse living conditions compared to the majority population, with working life posing notable challenges.
Building on the 2024 report Trans People’s Working Life Conditions in the Nordic Region, NIKK has released a new publication, Trans People’s Working Life in Figures. This follow-up aims to present key findings from the 2024 EU LGBTIQ Survey, focusing on transgender people's experiences in the workplace across Denmark, Finland, and Sweden. Additional perspectives are included from national studies in Iceland and Norway.
Susanna Young Håkansson, analyst at the Swedish Secretariat for Gender Research and author of the publication, explains:
“Last year’s review highlighted how the structural barriers faced by many trans people have profound impacts on their financial stability, health, and overall quality of life. Yet, discussions around the wider consequences of insecure working conditions are largely missing. This is one of several areas where deeper Nordic knowledge is needed to improve trans people’s lives. This new data publication is a step forward in that effort.”
By compiling statistical insights from the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), the publication links trans people's working conditions to broader aspects of life such as housing, health, and security. It emphasizes the need to understand variations within the trans community and how different gender identities shape individual experiences in the workplace.
The third edition of the EU LGBTIQ Survey, released in 2024, is one of the most comprehensive studies globally on LGBTI experiences. The findings reveal that LGBTI individuals—especially trans and intersex people—continue to face widespread discrimination, hate violence, and marginalisation, even in countries with legal protections. However, there are signs of progress, with fewer people reporting the need to avoid public displays of affection or certain places out of fear.
Source: https://www.gu.se/en/news/new-data-on-the-working-conditions-of-transgender-people-summarised-in-nordic-publication
