How many people in the world identify as transgender?

How many people in the world identify as transgender?

Calpernia Addams (Transgender Activist, Actress) gives expert video advice on: Why do people want to change their sex or gender?; Is there anything wrong with people who want to change their sex or gender?; Do some experts consider transgender people mentally ill? and more...

The DSM IV estimates right now that, what is it about, one in 30 thousand males and one in a 100 thousand females, have identified themselves as having very strong trans feelings. A lot of those people never act on those feelings. A lot of those people choose different ways to deal with them so the actual numbers of people who transition based on those feelings are a lot smaller.