Approximately what percentage of the population identifies as asexual?

• A. Approximately 0.01%
• B. Approximately 1-2%
• C. Approximately 5-6%
• D. Approximately 10%

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is how common asexual identification is in the population. Most large surveys and research place it around one to two percent, meaning roughly 1 in 100 people identify as asexual. This estimate comes from early and subsequent studies that asked people about their sexual attraction and identity, and found that a small but meaningful portion report little to no sexual attraction. There is variation across studies and regions due to how questions are asked and how strictly “asexual” is defined, but numbers like 0.01% or 5-6% or 10% are not supported by the bulk of the data. So the best fit is the range around one to two percent.