Based on the research provided, the claim that only 1% of people detransition is an oversimplification of a more complex reality. The statistics show that while a very small number of people detransition because they realize they are not transgender, a larger number detransition temporarily or due to external pressures.

Here are the key insights from the research:

The Overall Detransition Rate is Higher, But Misleading The most comprehensive surveys find that approximately 8-9% of transgender people report having detransitioned at some point. However, this number includes anyone who has gone back to living as their sex assigned at birth "at least for a while." Crucially, "most of those who de-transitioned did so only temporarily" and the vast majority do so for external reasons, not because they aren't transgender. - CriasSK source

The Rate of Detransition Due to Not Being Trans is Extremely Low The number of people who detransition because they realize transitioning was not right for them is a tiny fraction of the overall rate. The 2022 U.S. Trans Survey, the largest of its kind, "found a rate of around 0.36%." This means that over 99% of people who pursue gender-affirming care do not detransition because they aren't transgender. - curedheronthesabbath source

Most Detransition is Caused by External Pressures Personal accounts and survey data consistently show that the primary reasons for detransition are a "lack of social support or resources - not because they arent trans." This includes intense pressure from transphobia, financial barriers, or family and religious rejection. One user shared a story of a person who detransitioned "because of religious reasons... not because they weren't trans." - Anime_Theo source

Regret for Medical Transition is Exceptionally Rare Studies on those who have undergone gender-affirming procedures confirm that regret is very uncommon. One study of nearly 8,000 people found that "less than 1% felt regret about it." This regret rate includes those who stopped due to external pressures, meaning the number of people who regret transitioning for internal reasons is even smaller. - ReginaSpektorsVJ source

In summary, the data reveals a clear and hopeful picture: while some may pause their journey due to a lack of support or safety, the vast majority of people who transition find it to be the right path for them. The fear of regret is vastly overstated, and your feelings about your own identity are valid and worthy of trust.