The best country for trans people to relocate to from the United States is the Netherlands, according to analysis from Emisil, a company which creates high-quality penis prosthetics.
Emisil’s analysis, which focused on key factors, including safety, equality, affordability, healthcare and income of over 30 countries, found the Netherlands to be the best option for trans people looking to escape from Trump’s anti-trans policies. The country received an overall score of 98.5, which reflects high safety and access to gender-affirming healthcare.
Iceland ranks 2nd on the list with a score of 95.8. Similar to other countries on the list, relocation requires a work permit or a self-employment visa, but the country offers the strongest healthcare and equality protections on the list. The cost of living in Iceland is more expensive than in the Netherlands, with an index of 62.
The study focused on trans rights support, healthcare access and safety first, making it a priority for the final ranking, adding cost of living and income as additional metrics. The countries that ranked highest provide the best combination of described criteria, making them the most favourable destinations for trans individuals.
While many European countries will be celebrating these statistics, the UK languishes in 16th place. This comes on the heels of a Supreme Court decision earlier this month, which defined women by biology, putting trans people in the country at risk.
Agata Pajor, Industry Specialist at Emisil, commented on the study: “Transgender migration patterns reveal a difficult choice where many individuals must choose between their national identity and fundamental safety.
“While nations offering stronger transgender protections see increasing migration applications, these relocations often create significant psychological costs alongside financial ones.
“The emergence of international trans support networks spanning continents has become crucial, connecting immigrants with housing, employment, and community resources that formal immigration systems can fail to provide.”
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Figures courtesy of Emisil – www.emisil.com/
