What percentage of people are gay or lesbian?
Estimates cited by the Human Rights Campaign are that about 5% of the population are gay men, and about 2-3% lesbians. Bisexuals, transgendered and intersex make up a smaller population. Actual numbers might be higher, as many gays and lesbians do not disclose their sexual orientation because of fear of rejection by family and friends, feared job loss, physical danger, etc.
