Japan Sex Reassignment Surgery Market Outlook

japan is widely seen as one of the leading countries in extensive sex reassignment surgeries all around the world. with an ever-growing acceptance of the lgbtq+ community, japan is an ideal place where individuals can freely undergo sex reassignment surgeries. a positive outlook of the sex reassignment surgery market in japan is due to the considerable rise in the number of lgbt individuals in the country and the supportive legal framework as well. this article delves deep into the factors affecting the demand of sex reassignment surgeries in japan as well as the outlook of the market between 2018 to 2032. one of the key factors which drive sex reassignment surgeries is the acceptance of lgbt+ individuals in the country. according to a survey conducted in 2017 by ilga (international lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex association), japan has a very high percentage of accepting citizens at 81.7%. additionally, a survey conducted in 2020 reports that about 8.8% of the japanese population identify themselves to be a part of the lgbt+ community. this reveals that japan is one of the most lgbt+ friendly countries, which gives rise to an increased demand for sex reassignment surgeries in the country. in addition to the acceptance, the legal framework of japan also provides a safe and secure atmosphere for the sex reassignment surgeries. discrimination on the basis of gender identity or gender expression is strictly prohibited, and is even codified in the country’s labor law. moreover, the ruling by the supreme court of japan in 2017 which recognized gender identity disorder as a legitimate medical condition ensured a secure and safe atmosphere for sex reassignment surgeries. as mentioned earlier, therein lies a positive outlook for the sex reassignment surgery market in japan, particularly between 2018 to 2032. this prediction comes from the relaxed legal framework coupled with the high acceptance of lgbt+ individuals in the country. as more and more individuals come out in the open, the demand for sex reassignment surgeries shall continue to rise during the given timeline. other factors like changes in global economy, technological advancements and developments are likely to propel the market growth further.